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What Causes Yeast Infection After Chronic Diarrhea?
Question: I am a 54 y/0 female and developed chronic diarrhea. my psychiatrist says that it can't be any of the meds that I am on.. I then developed a yeast infection that require two rounds of diflucan.
I believe that I have systemic candida and want to know how to be tested for it. is it a blood, saliva,stool test. what treatment would be used to eradicate it? I am already on a strong probiotic and get plenty of fiber. thank you for any info that you can provide
Brief Answer:
Diagnosis depends on blood culture
Detailed Answer:
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Dear XXXX
Candida usually does not cause systemic infection. Presence of systemic or also known as invasive fungal infection usually occurs in Immunocompromised individuals, patients receiving long term steroids, transplant individuals.
Systemic Fungal infection is usually associated with other systemic signs like Tacchycardia, Hypotension and usually the individual is very sick and is usually in Septicemia.
Diagnosis of invasive fungal infection is possible by Blood culture and also ELISA test for candidiasis.
I hope , I have answered your query.
In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what is an ELISA test?
Brief Answer:
Enzyme linked Immunosorbent assay
Detailed Answer:
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Its a serological test also known as Enzyme linked Immunosorbent assay which detects antibodies in the blood against offending agent.
Take Care
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Dr T Shobha
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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