Candidiasis Prevention of Exposure 1.
Candida organisms are common on mucosal surfaces and skin.
No measures are available to reduce exposure to these fungi. Prevention of Disease 2. Prevention of Recurrence 3. Many experts do not recommend chronic prophylaxis of recurrent oropharyngeal or vulvovaginal candidiasis for the same reasons that they do not recommend primary prophylaxis. Other factors that influence choices about such therapy include the impact of the recurrences on the patient's well-being and quality of life, the need for prophylaxis for other fungal infections, cost, toxicities, drug interactions, and the potential to induce drug resistance among Candida and other fungi.