The severity of the infection determines whether treatment will be oral or intravenous. Most commonly it infects the mouth and throat, but also can be found in surgical wounds, eyes, respiratory and urinary tracts, or the bloodstream. Candida that infects the mouth and throat is called Thrush. Thrush produces white, patchy lesions, pain or tenderness, a white coating on the tongue, and difficulty swallowing. You will take mycelex troches to prevent thrush.
Symptoms are abnormal white or yellow discharge from the vagina.
Notify your transplant team if you suspect you have a candida infection. PCP can be prevented by taking Bactrim. If you are allergic to Bactrim, another medication will be substituted. Symptoms of PCP are shortness of breath, dry cough, and fever. Notify the transplant team immediately if you have these symptoms.