Candidiasis: predisposing factors, prevention, diagnosis and alternative treatment
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Resumo: | Candidiasis is the most common opportunistic yeast infection. Candida species and other microorganisms are involved in this complicated fungal infection, but Candida albicans continues to be the most prevalent. In the past two decades, it has been observed an abnormal overgrowth in the gastrointestinal, urinary and respiratory tracts, not only in immunocompromised patients, but also related to nosocomial infections and even in healthy individuals. There is a widely variety of causal factors that contribute to yeast infection which means that candidiasis is a good example of a multifactorial syndrome. Due to rapid increase in the incidence of these infections, this is the subject of numerous studies. Recently, the focus of attention is the treatment and, above all, the prevention of those complications. The diagnosis of candidiasis could become quite complicated. Prevention is the most effective “treatment”, much more than eradication of the yeast with antifungal agents. There are several aspects to consider in the daily routine that can provide a strength protection. However, a therapeutic approach is necessary when the infection is established and, therefore, other alternatives should be explored. This review provides an overview on predisposition factors, prevention and diagnosis of candidiasis, highlighting alternative approaches for candidiasis treatment. |
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Candidiasis: predisposing factors, prevention, diagnosis and alternative treatmentCandidiasisPredisposing factorsDiagnosisPreventionAlternative treatmentTherapeutic approachCandidiasis is the most common opportunistic yeast infection. Candida species and other microorganisms are involved in this complicated fungal infection, but Candida albicans continues to be the most prevalent. In the past two decades, it has been observed an abnormal overgrowth in the gastrointestinal, urinary and respiratory tracts, not only in immunocompromised patients, but also related to nosocomial infections and even in healthy individuals. There is a widely variety of causal factors that contribute to yeast infection which means that candidiasis is a good example of a multifactorial syndrome. Due to rapid increase in the incidence of these infections, this is the subject of numerous studies. Recently, the focus of attention is the treatment and, above all, the prevention of those complications. The diagnosis of candidiasis could become quite complicated. Prevention is the most effective “treatment”, much more than eradication of the yeast with antifungal agents. There are several aspects to consider in the daily routine that can provide a strength protection. However, a therapeutic approach is necessary when the infection is established and, therefore, other alternatives should be explored. This review provides an overview on predisposition factors, prevention and diagnosis of candidiasis, highlighting alternative approaches for candidiasis treatment.Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT, Portugal) for N. Martins grant (SFRH/BD/87658/2012), L. Barros researcher contract under “Programa Compromisso com Ciência – 2008” and financial support to the research center CIMO (strategic project PEst-OE/AGR/UI0690/2011).SpringerBiblioteca Digital do IPBMartins, NatáliaFerreira, Isabel C.F.R.Barros, LillianSilva, SóniaHenriques, Mariana2014-08-13T15:22:33Z20142014-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10198/10147engMartins, Natália; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Barros, Lillian; Silva, Sónia; Henriques, Mariana (2014). Candidiasis: predisposing factors, prevention, diagnosis and alternative treatment. Mycopathologia. ISSN 0301-486X. 177: 5-6, p. 223-2400301-486X10.1007/s11046-014-9749-1info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-11-21T10:23:34Zoai:bibliotecadigital.ipb.pt:10198/10147Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T23:00:53.935734Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Candidiasis: predisposing factors, prevention, diagnosis and alternative treatment |
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Candidiasis: predisposing factors, prevention, diagnosis and alternative treatment |
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Candidiasis: predisposing factors, prevention, diagnosis and alternative treatment Martins, Natália Candidiasis Predisposing factors Diagnosis Prevention Alternative treatment Therapeutic approach |
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Candidiasis: predisposing factors, prevention, diagnosis and alternative treatment |
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Candidiasis: predisposing factors, prevention, diagnosis and alternative treatment |
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Candidiasis: predisposing factors, prevention, diagnosis and alternative treatment |
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Candidiasis: predisposing factors, prevention, diagnosis and alternative treatment |
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Candidiasis: predisposing factors, prevention, diagnosis and alternative treatment |
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Martins, Natália |
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Martins, Natália Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R. Barros, Lillian Silva, Sónia Henriques, Mariana |
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Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R. Barros, Lillian Silva, Sónia Henriques, Mariana |
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Martins, Natália Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R. Barros, Lillian Silva, Sónia Henriques, Mariana |
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Candidiasis Predisposing factors Diagnosis Prevention Alternative treatment Therapeutic approach |
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Candidiasis Predisposing factors Diagnosis Prevention Alternative treatment Therapeutic approach |
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Candidiasis is the most common opportunistic yeast infection. Candida species and other microorganisms are involved in this complicated fungal infection, but Candida albicans continues to be the most prevalent. In the past two decades, it has been observed an abnormal overgrowth in the gastrointestinal, urinary and respiratory tracts, not only in immunocompromised patients, but also related to nosocomial infections and even in healthy individuals. There is a widely variety of causal factors that contribute to yeast infection which means that candidiasis is a good example of a multifactorial syndrome. Due to rapid increase in the incidence of these infections, this is the subject of numerous studies. Recently, the focus of attention is the treatment and, above all, the prevention of those complications. The diagnosis of candidiasis could become quite complicated. Prevention is the most effective “treatment”, much more than eradication of the yeast with antifungal agents. There are several aspects to consider in the daily routine that can provide a strength protection. However, a therapeutic approach is necessary when the infection is established and, therefore, other alternatives should be explored. This review provides an overview on predisposition factors, prevention and diagnosis of candidiasis, highlighting alternative approaches for candidiasis treatment. |
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