When there is too much yeast, you can have vaginal burning and/or itching and sometimes a sticky, white vaginal discharge. This is called a vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) infection or "yeast ...

Oral candidiasis, also called thrush, can last a highly variable length of time. If it occurs because a person is taking an antibiotic, it likely will get better quickly once the antibiotic course is ...

In addition to the physical examination, it is recommended that the breastfeeding mother have an examination by a lactation specialist or a practitioner knowledgeable about breastfeeding to ...

A biodegradable sponge made of chitosan, a biopolymer derived from the shells of crustaceans, releases medication slowly into the organism and makes treatment of candidiasis more comfortable and ...

Considering taking supplements to treat vaginal candidiasis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of vaginal candidiasis. Follow the links to read common ...

Clinical study reports for the FURI, CARES and NATURE trials in refractory or resistant invasive fungal infections were delivered to GSK, ...

Invasive candidiasis is the term for when a yeast infection has spread to other organs of the body. "This induces an inflammatory response and activates your body's immune system to try to clear ...

The study authors say knowledge about antibiotic-related harms will help patients, providers, and antibiotic stewardship ...

The vaccine advisory group voted 14 to 1 in favor of lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50.

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In terms of safety, both rings were well-tolerated, with no serious adverse events reported. Common side effects included ...