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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Candidaceae — severalyeasts , some of which causefungal infections such asthrush .
Etymologies
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Examples
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So, then up pops the bad fungus known as Candida, that will cause mucho damage to your whole body, as in yeast infections, and many other problems, if you don't keep fungus under control.
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Become Life-Threatening (Oct. 8, 2007) - A newly discovered molecular mechanism provides a more detailed understanding of how the normally benign Dr. Jekyll-like fungus known as Candida albicans transforms into a serious and often ... read more
Microbiologists find source of fungus's damaging growth 2010
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The cause of infection is by a fungus known as Candida albicans.
EzineArticles 2010
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Thrush is caused by a fungus called Candida … the same fungus that can cause diaper rash.
KDKA - Pittsburgh's Source for Breaking News, Weather and Sports 2009
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Thrush is caused by a fungus called Candida … the same fungus that can cause diaper rash.
CBS 2 - KCAL 9 - Los Angeles - Southern California - LA Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports 2009
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A yeast infection is the name for a common infection caused by a type of yeast-like fungus called Candida For men, the most common cause of yeast infection is through sexual intercours ...
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MCCARTHY: A lot of these kids have Candida, which is yeast -- overgrowth of yeast.
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MCCARTHY: A lot of these kids have Candida, which is yeast -- overgrowth of yeast.
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The fungus, known as Candida albicans, is widespread among humans and is relatively harmless to healthy people but can be fatal to hospital patients with weakened immune systems.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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Yeast infection is caused by the bacteria called Candida albicans and these bacteria are normally seen in small amount in the vaginal part.
EzineArticles 2010
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