page_title: Candidiasis
hierarchical_section_title: Candidiasis
caption_attribution_description: ID#:	3192 Description:	This is an image of a SABHI agar plate culture of the fungus Candida albicans grown at 20°C. Candida albicans lives in or on numerous parts of the body as normal flora. However, when an imbalance occurs, such as when hormonal balances change, C. albicans can multiply, resulting in a mucosal or skin infection called Candidiasis. Content Providers(s):	CDC/Dr. William Kaplan Creation Date:	1969 Copyright Restrictions:	None - This image is in the public domain and thus free of any copyright restrictions. As a matter of courtesy we request that the content provider be credited and notified in any public or private usage of this image.
context_page_description: Candidiasis, often called yeast infection or thrush, is a type of infectious disease. It is a fungal infection. The disease is caused by any of the Candida species of yeast. Candida albicans is the most common species.
context_section_description: Candidiasis, often called yeast infection or thrush, is a type of infectious disease. It is a fungal infection (mycosis). The disease is caused by any of the Candida species of yeast. Candida albicans is the most common species.
caption: Agar plate culture of Candida albicans
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