What is pseudomembranous candidiasis infection?
You are probably thinking of pseudomembranous colitis. Which is a condition of the colon that has lesion that are called “pseudomembranes” and is accompany by a fulminant diarrhea. It can be caused by an infection, such as next to Clostridium Difficile, which is serious and has be recently on the rise due to the use of antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors and most commonly poor infection control. It is habitually treated with an antibiotic (Flagyl, or oral Vancomycin) However, serious cases warrant surgical involvement. Candidiasis is a fungal infection of the mucosal level (oral or vaginal) can be a result of antibiotic use, or can be a sign of an immunosupression, such as cancer or AIDS (if oral). Treated with antifungals (topical or systemic) Hop that help.
