Candida Infection Causes

You do not catch candida, the organism is already there. A number of factors can increase the risk of proliferation of the yeast infection. The main cause is overuse of antibiotics. The mushrooms must compete with other species of microorganisms, including a large number of bacteria, in order to colonize humans. These bacteria, which grow on the skin, the intestine and vagina, among other places, are harmless but good at fighting off yeast. When antibiotics are prescribed to eliminate most harmful bacteria, they also kill bacteria that pose no danger. The mushrooms, which are not affected by antibiotics, moves into the premises vacated by the bacteria, and begin to grow and multiply.

Steroids and some medications against cancer and weaken the immune system may allow yeast to multiply. Candida infections of the mouth, called thrush, occur most often in people with diseases such as cancer or AIDS. Diabetics and those who wear dentures and suffer from chronic irritation are also more prone to oral candidiasis. Taking birth control pills increases the risk of developing vaginal candidiasis. Hot weather and tight clothing are also risk factors, since they constitute an ideal environment for candida.

Other factors that promote proliferation of Candida include obesity and pregnancy. The fungus generally infects intertriginous areas, that is to say the places where the skin is in contact with itself. Obese people generally have a greater number of skin folds. They also sweat more, and Candida prefers moist skin. Pregnancy causes temporary obesity and weakens the immune system.

Scholars do not agree on the issue of sexual transmission. Some research indicates that it is very unlikely that an infected woman to a man candidiasis. By cons, it is not uncommon for a man could give his partner candidiasis after being infected. Recent research has revealed the presence of Candida in the sperm of men whose partners suffered from recurrent yeast infections. We must therefore take account of this possibility if a yeast infection recurrence.