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Causative Agent Candidiasis

Candidiasis, also known as thrush or moniliasis, is a fungal infection caused by the yeast Candida, most commonly C. albicans. It typically presents as white patches in the mouth or diaper area of infants. Risk factors include antibiotic use and weakened immunity. Treatment involves anti-fungal medication. Prevention focuses on thorough handwashing and sanitizing of surfaces that come into contact with secretions from infected individuals.

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Causative Agent Candidiasis

Candidiasis, also known as thrush or moniliasis, is a fungal infection caused by the yeast Candida, most commonly C. albicans. It typically presents as white patches in the mouth or diaper area of infants. Risk factors include antibiotic use and weakened immunity. Treatment involves anti-fungal medication. Prevention focuses on thorough handwashing and sanitizing of surfaces that come into contact with secretions from infected individuals.

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CAUSATIVE AGENT: CANDIDIASIS (MONILIASIS, THRUSH)

 NATURE OF THE DISEASE (WITH SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS):


Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida.
Some species of Candida can cause infection in people; the most common is Candida albicans. 
Candida can normally be found on the skin and in the mouth, throat, intestinal tract, and vagina
of healthy people. In children, yeast infections are commonly found in the mouth or throat
(thrush) or the diaper area.

Symptoms:

o Thrush - White, slightly raised patches on the tongue or inside the cheek.

o Diaper rash- Smooth, shiny "fire engine" red rash with a raised border. Children who
suck their thumbs or fingers may occasionally develop Candida infections around their
fingernails.

Under certain conditions, such as during antibiotic use or when skin is damaged and exposed to
excessive moisture, the balance of the normal, healthy skin germs is upset. Therefore, yeast that
normally live on the skin can overgrow and cause yeast infections. Most of the time these
infections heal quickly, but sometimes illness can occur in infants, persons with weakened
immune systems, or those taking certain antibiotics.

OCCURRENCE:
Candidemia is one of the most common bloodstream infections in the United
States. During 2013–2017, the average incidence was approximately 9 per 100,000 people;
however, this number varies substantially by geographic location and patient population. CDC
estimates that approximately 25,000 cases of candidemia occur nationwide each year.

 INCUBATION PERIOD:
Variable. For thrush in infants, it usually takes 2 to 5 days. For others, yeast infections
may occur while taking antibiotics or shortly after stopping the antibiotics.
 PERIOD OF COMMUNICABILITY:
 The period of communicability is while lesions are present and contact infectivity is unknown.
 PREVENTION AND TREATMENT:
TREATMENT
o Anti-fungal medication may be prescribed.

PREVENTION/CONTROL
o Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm running water after contact with
secretions from the mouth or nose or the skin in the diaper area. Thorough
handwashing is the best way to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
o Minimize contact with secretions from the nose or mouth of infected persons.
o Dispose of used tissues.
o Clean and sanitize mouthed toys, objects, and surfaces at least daily and when
soiled.
o Clean and sanitize bottle nipples and pacifiers daily.
o Recommend parents/guardians replace bottle nipples and pacifiers after treatment.

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