Title: Candida albicans: Infections, symptoms, and treatments
Headings: About Candida albicans: Natural yeast and problematic infections
About Candida albicans: Natural yeast and problematic infections
What is Candida albicans?
Types of Candida albicans infections
Urinary yeast infection
Symptoms
Treatment
Genital yeast infection
Symptoms
Treatment
Oral thrush
Symptoms
Treatment
Mucocutaneous candidiasis
Symptoms
Treatment
How are Candida infections diagnosed?
Other Candida infections
Neutropenia — a key risk factor
Candidemia
Symptoms
Diagnosis and treatment
Endocarditis
Symptoms
Diagnosis and treatment
Endophthalmitis
Symptoms
Diagnosis and treatment
Meningitis
Symptoms
Diagnosis and treatment
Intra-abdominal candidiasis
Symptoms
Treatment
Osteomyelitis and fungal arthritis
Symptoms
Treatment
Candida albicans and you

Content: Candida albicans: Infections, symptoms, and treatments
About Candida albicans: Natural yeast and problematic infections
Medically reviewed by Saurabh Sethi, M.D., MPH — Written by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. on August 9, 2018
Types of infections
Diagnosis
Other infections
Takeaway
What is Candida albicans? Candida albicans is part of our natural microflora — or the microorganisms that commonly live in or on our bodies. It can be found in the GI tract, the mouth, and the vagina. Most of the time it causes no issues, but it’s possible for overgrowths and infections to happen. Candida albicans is the most prevalent cause of fungal infections in people. Its species name, albicans, comes from the Latin word for “white.” The yeast appears white when cultured on a plate. And in the case of certain infections, like thrush, it can create white patches.