What is Candida?
Q: What is Candida?
A: Candida is a genus or grouping of yeasts, which are a type of fungus.
Q: What is the most common kind of Candida?
A: The most common kind of Candida is called Candida albicans.
Q: How can people get a Candida infection?
A: People can get a Candida infection through exposure to this group of fungi, especially if they are weak due to another illness. It can also be contracted through blood infections or in the genital area.
Q: Does taking antibiotics cure yeast infections?
A: No, antibiotics do not cure yeast infections and may actually make them worse.
Q: Who has an increased risk for getting a yeast infection?
A: People who take antibiotics for long periods of time, those with diabetes, and those with HIV have an increased risk for getting a yeast infection.
