Diagnosis for Candidiasis yeast infections

Описание: Candidiasis (yeast infection) is diagnosed by examining a sample of the affected area—such as vaginal discharge, oral swabs, or blood—using microscopy, culture, or molecular tests. The method depends on the infection’s location and severity.

Here’s a breakdown of how candidiasis is diagnosed across different body sites:

🧪 Vaginal Candidiasis
Sample collection: A small amount of vaginal discharge is collected.

Microscopy: The sample is examined under a microscope to detect Candida cells.

Fungal culture: May be used to confirm the presence of Candida and identify the species.

KOH prep: A potassium hydroxide solution is added to dissolve cells and highlight yeast structures.

Note: A positive culture alone doesn’t confirm infection—it must correlate with symptoms.

👄 Oral and Throat Candidiasis
Visual exam: White patches on the tongue, inner cheeks, or throat may suggest thrush.

Swab test: A sample from the affected area is tested microscopically or cultured.

🧬 Esophageal Candidiasis
Endoscopy: A camera is inserted down the throat to visually inspect the esophagus.

Biopsy or swab: Samples are taken for lab analysis.

🩸 Invasive Candidiasis
Blood tests: Used to detect Candida in the bloodstream.

Beta-D-glucan test: A marker for fungal infections.

Culture and molecular diagnostics: Help identify drug-resistant strains like Candida auris.

🧠 Important Considerations
Diagnosis should be based on both lab results and clinical symptoms.

Overgrowth without symptoms may not require treatment.

Drug-resistant strains may need specialized testing and antifungal sensitivity profiling.

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