A type of fungus called Candida albicans causes most yeast infections. Other kinds of fungus can also cause them, but antifungal treatments usually target only Candida albicans. If a different ...

Most yeast infections occur due to an overgrowth of Candida albicans. This fungus is part of a person’s natural microflora. The microflora refers to microorganisms that commonly live in or on ...

Their dimorphism has sparked speculation about potential differences in sailing direction between the northern and southern hemispheres, or even between the eastern and western shores of oceans.

When you go through menopause, your menstrual periods stop and your ovaries stop making hormones, including estrogen. This leads to changes in the female reproductive system. For some women, these ...

While no foods or supplements can cure Candida overgrowth (candidiasis), you may help prevent it and manage symptoms with dietary changes like reducing sugar, refined carbohydrates, and alcohol and ...

MISSOULA, Mont. – A new health concern has emerged in Montana. Candida auris, a multidrug-resistant fungal infection, was recently reported in the state. This infection is primarily found in hospitals ...

Candida albicans is a common member of the human microbiota, typically residing as a commensal organism in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and vagina. However, it is also the primary ...

Introduction: Sexual dimorphism plays an important role not only in gender perception but also in social judgment (e.g., dominance). Body size is a key indicator of men’s formidability, influencing ...

Here, we established a mouse model of sexual dimorphism during GI colonization by MRSA. Our results show that in contrast to male mice that were susceptible to persistent colonization, female mice ...

Known medically as candidiasis, it is caused by an overgrowth of yeast (Candida albicans) in the diaper region. Topical antifungal medications like Lotrimin (clotrimazole) are among the options used ...