Candida Albicans - Is There An Antibiotic Connection?
By Richard H. Ealom

INTRODUCTION: Candida Albicans is a naturally occurring yeast that is present in all of our bodies and it is supposed to be there in balance with many other micro-organisms. It is responsible for superficial infections such as oropharyngeal candidiasis (Thrush) and vulvovaginal candidiasis (Vaginal Candidiasis). Infections of the latter category are also referred to as candidemia and are usually confined to persons with severely compromised immune systems, such as cancer, transplant, and AIDS patients, whereas superficial infections of skin and mucosal membranes, causing local inflammation and discomfort, is common in many populations around the world.

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