Course Task 9
Candidiasis, Chlamydia, Herpes and Infectious Mononucleosis
Download a research article on the topic about problem on candidiasis, chlamydia, herpes and
infectious mononucleosis (choose one) in the Philippines from Science Direct, Ebs-cohost or any
site. Submit a 200–300-word essay reflection.
Candidiasis is a Candida-related opportunistic illness that can affect the mouth, vagina,
penis, or other regions of the body. Untreated Candida infection can develop into a systemic
infection, involving multiple organs and perhaps leading to sepsis. This activity covers the
presentation, examination, diagnosis, therapy, and management of this illness to help healthcare
providers achieve the best possible results for their patients. Candida, a kind of fungus, causes
candidiasis, which is an opportunistic infection. Eukaryotic creatures that come in the shape of
yeasts, molds, or dimorphic fungus are known as fungi. Candida is a yeast infection. Candidiasis
is most usually contracted as a secondary illness in those who are immunocompromised.
Candida, mononucleosis, and thrush are all synonyms for candidiasis. These are frequent
occupants of the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, vaginal penis, and other regions of the body. They
only become pathogenic when the conditions are right. It can affect the oral cavity, vaginal area,
penis, and other body areas. Thrush is the name for a kind of candidiasis that affects the mouth.
White spots appear on the tongue, throat, and other regions of the mouth. Other signs and
symptoms of thrush include soreness and trouble swallowing.
Spongiotic alterations in the epidermis with irregular acanthosis, moderate spongiosis,
and inflammatory changes can be seen in candidiasis sections. The presence of neutrophils in the
stratum corneum and higher layers of the epidermis distinguishes the superficial epidermis. It's
possible that a tiny cluster of neutrophils (spongiform postulation) forms, which looks like
impetigo or psoriasis.
Antifungal drugs such as nystatin, clotrimazole, amphotericin B, and miconazole are used to treat
Candida infections. Antifungal vaginal cream can be used to treat mild to moderate genital
Candida infections. The antifungal creams are available in one, three, or seven-day treatments. It
is also possible to prescribe Econazole or Fluconazole 150 mg orally as a one-time treatment.
The effectiveness of oral and topical therapies is similar, although oral drugs are more
costly. Fluconazole should not be prescribed during the first trimester of pregnancy. Fluconazole
is taken on days 1, 4, and 7 for recurrent vaginal candida infections, and thereafter monthly for
six months. Oral thrush can be treated similarly, with oral lozenges as a substitute dosing form.
Oral or intravenous antifungal medicines, such as spongin, fluconazole, and amphotericin B, are
used to treat systemic candidiasis. In the event of denture stomatitis, the patient should stop using
their denture for at least two weeks and use antifungal medicine topically. The loss of vertical
dimension causes angular cheilitis. As a result, when the infection has subsided, new denture
prosthesis with suitable vertical dimensions must be fabricated. Probiotics can be used as an
adjuvant in the treatment of oral candidiasis.
