What is Candidiasis?
Yeast infections is another name for fungal infections caused by any of the Candida species. Candida albicans is the most common. These infections may be localized to a specific area such as the mouth or genital areas or may be systemic (throughout the body).
What do patients take to treat Candidiasis and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fluconazole
(Diflucan)
|
5 |
These charts show data from Candidiasis patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Candidiasis at PatientsLikeMe?
- 112 patients have this condition
- 4 New patients joined this month
- 11 say Candidiasis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 90% | Females |
|---|---|
| 10% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 19 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 16 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 9 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 3 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 3 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 55 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 10 |
These charts show data from Candidiasis patients who have completed their condition history