#Candida Albicans

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Fungal microbiota sustains lasting immune activation of neutrophils and their progenitors in severe COVID-19 | Nature Immunology

We found that elevated levels of Candida albicans immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies marked patients with severe COVID-19 (sCOVID-19) who had intestinal Candida overgrowth, mycobiota dysbiosis and systemic neutrophilia.

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These findings suggest that gut fungal pathobionts may contribute to immune activation during inflammatory diseases, offering potential mycobiota-immune therapeutic strategies for sCOVID-19 with prolonged symptoms.

study in Nature Immunology suggests that an excess of certain gut fungi, including Candida albicans, may contribute to severe COVID-19 or long COVID-19 through inflammation; antifungal treatments in mice showed potential in alleviating these effects.

study in Nature Immunology suggests that an excess of certain gut fungi, including Candida albicans, may contribute to severe COVID-19 or long COVID-19 through inflammation; antifungal treatments in mice showed potential in alleviating these effects.

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Studies show that patients with irritable bowel syndrome tend to have high levels of the fungus Candida albicans (illustrated here) in their gut. In recent years, scientists have started to take a closer look at how the fungi in ​your gut microbiome affect your health.

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Fungistatic effect of Moringa oleifera Lam. on the metabolism changes of Candida albicans

Image: Flickr Article published in J. Pharm. Pharmacogn. Res., vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 179-190, January-February 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56499/jppres22.1533_11.1.179 Basri A. Gani1*, Cut Soraya2, Vinna Kurniawati Sugiaman3, Fitri Yunita Batubara4, Dharli Syafriza5, Silvia Naliani6, Sri Rezeki7, Subhani Jakfar8, Muhammad Nazar9, Kemala Hayati10 1Department of Oral Biology, Denstistry…

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Gebze'deki Hastanede Bebek Ölümleri ve Aile İddiaları

Gebze’deki Hastanede Bebek Ölümleri: Ailenin İddiaları Ailenin iddiasına göre, Gebze’de bulunan özel G.Y. hastanesinde sağlıklı bir şekilde dünyaya gelen bebekler, gereksiz yere haftalarca kuvözde tutulmuş ve bu süreçte hastaneden mikrop kapmışlardır. Bu durum sonucunda üç bebek hayatını kaybetti. Aile, dördüncü bebeği başka bir hastaneye sevk ederek kurtardıklarını öne sürdü. Bu gelişmenin…

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Candida Albicans and Its Impact on Oral Health

Candida albicans, a common yeast, usually coexists harmlessly in the body but can cause oral health issues when its balance is disrupted. It leads to conditions like thrush—characterized by white, raised bumps in the mouth—making swallowing difficult. Certain groups, such as newborns, elderly adults, or those with weakened immune systems, are more susceptible.

Factors triggering Candida overgrowth include stress, diabetes, diets high in sugars/carbs, or certain medications like antibiotics. Diagnosis involves visual inspection and specific tests.

Managing Candida infections involves lifestyle adjustments: dietary changes, stress reduction, proper medication adherence, and addressing underlying health conditions. Treatment typically spans 10-14 days, but completing it entirely is crucial to prevent recurrence.

Preventing Candida overgrowth revolves around maintaining good oral hygiene, a balanced diet, stress management, and addressing health issues like diabetes.

Understanding Candida albicans highlights the complex interaction between the body and microbes. Recognizing its symptoms, causes, and preventive measures is crucial. Lifestyle changes and completing treatments effectively control infections and prevent relapses. Maintaining oral health through hygiene, diet, and managing health conditions becomes pivotal. Candida albicans underscores the need for proactive health measures in daily life.

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Welcome to our digital space of knowledge and discovery! 

Let’s start out by answering this question: Could we call our gut the “second brain” of our body?

Imagine a bustling community made up of microbes thriving and interacting with other microorganisms, sending signals to our brain. This network of connections is known as the gut-brain axis. Miscommunication between microbes and their host can lead to health outcomes varying from obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disorders and psychological conditions (Keller et al., 2018). 

Have you heard about Candida Auris?  

C. auris has become a major concern in various healthcare settings due to the increasing number of immunocompromised patients and candidiasis is the most frequent cause of fungal infections (Ahmad & Asadzadeh, 2023).

C. auris is spread through person-to-person transmission through direct/indirect contact in various healthcare settings (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). A research study noted a case where a patient infected with C. auris had profound polymorphonuclear infiltration occurring in ocular tissues. Moreover, closely related C. albicans is known to cross the blood-brain barrier and can cause brain inflammation (Wu et al., 2019).

How Virulent is it? 

The virulence of C. auris comes from its ability to resist killing by common disinfectants, persist  for weeks due to resilient biofilms and resistance to common antifungals. Specific strains of C. auris possess the ability to form aggregates in culture, potentially making them less virulent. However, they acquire great resistance against UV light therapy, disinfectants, and various other cleaning methods (Forsberg et al., 2019). 

Who is most vulnerable? 

C. auris mostly affects patients with severe underlying medical conditions and requiring complex medical care (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). Currently, the ongoing spread of SARS-CoV-2 has provided a vast environment for the proliferation of C. auris (Najeeb et al., 2022). Challenges encountered by IPAC professionals such as yourself include the absence of effective decolonization methods, lack of high-quality disinfectants and the formation of resilient biofilms (Forsberg et al., 2019).

How can you prevent the transmission? 

Initiating Contact Precautions as soon as possible is imperative for preventing the spread of Candida Auris. Colonized or infected patients should have their own designated equipment. Cleaning surfaces twice or three times daily in rooms with C. auris-positive patients with chlorine-based or other sporicidal disinfectants is highly effective in controlling cross-transmission of infection (Ahmad & Asadzadeh, 2023). 

Is Candida Auris a threat to healthy people? 

In general, C. auris is not a threat to healthy people (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). 

A Fun Fact about Candida Auris! 

C. auris isolated from the external ear canal of a Japanese patient, was first described as a novel Candida species in 2009 (Ahmad & Asadzadeh, 2023). 

As we continue to unravel the complexities of this microbial universe, one thing remains clear: nurturing a healthy gut is the key to fostering overall health and wellness. As guardians of our health, your role extends beyond the realms of infection control - demanding your focus towards nurturing holistic healthcare.

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A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has discovered that when the brain is infected with a common fungus, it changes in ways similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s disease. The new research delves deeper into some of the molecular mechanisms behind that process.

Using animal models, the research team discovered how the fungus, called Candida albicans (C. albicans), enters the brain, activates mechanisms for its clearance, and generates amyloid beta (Aβ)-like peptides—toxic protein fragments thought to be central to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

Previous research has implicated fungi in the development of chronic neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, but their mechanisms are not entirely understood.

“Our first question was, how does C. albicans enter the brain? We found that C. albicans produces enzymes called secreted aspartic proteases (Saps) that breakdown the blood-brain barrier, giving the fungus access to the brain where it causes damage,” Yifan Wu, the study's lead author and a postdoctoral scientist in pediatrics said in a press release.

The researchers’ next goal was to determine how the brain was able to clear the fungal infection. Dr. Corry and his colleagues had done previous research that showed an infection in the brain by C. albicans can be completely healed in ten days in healthy mice.

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Sediaan Sampo Dari Ekstrak Etanol Daun Sintrong (Crassocephalum Crepidioides): Formulasi, Karakterisasi Fisik Dan Uji Aktivitas Anti Jamur

Majalah Farmasetika, 8 (5) 2023, 459-474 https://doi.org/10.24198/mfarmasetika.v8i5.47390  Artikel Penelitian Benni Iskandar1,2*,Leny3, Akhmad Fajri Widodo4 1School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan 2Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Riau, Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia 3Fakultas Farmasi Dan Kesehatan, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Medan, Indonesia 4Institute of Injury Prevention…

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Čaj za sprječavanje i nestanak bijelog pranja - RECEPT

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How to recognize thrush in newborns?

Got a newborn with a white tongue? It might be thrush! But don't worry, it's common and treatable with antifungal meds. Learn more about neonatal oral health and care. #newborncare #healthawareness #oralhealth

WHAT IS THRUSH? Thrush is a disorder of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, usually caused by a fungus, the well-known Candida albicans, which also causes vaginal candidiasis in women. It is a disease that leads to the formation of small white plaques on the tongue (oral candidiasis), cheeks, gums, and palate, very similar to milk clots but cannot be removed. When an attempt is made to…

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Microbiome et Mycobiome

Lorsque c’est Thierry Casasnovas qui vous en parle, c’est un gourou sectaire dangereux ; lorsqu’il s’agit de Nation Géographic qui vous promet des thérapies ciblées sur les symptômes et basées sur les mêmes connaissances du vivant, cela passe comme une lettre à la poste.

« Il arrive toutefois que ces populations microbiennes échappent à tout contrôle et lorsque certains champignons s'emparent du microbiote, ils peuvent provoquer des dégâts. Comme nous l'explique Ghannoum, champignons et bactéries peuvent former une “plaque” digestive dense connue sous le nom de biofilm qui résiste aux antibiotiques et forme une barrière visant à empêcher l'organisme d'absorber des nutriments. Cet état d'instabilité microbienne est connu sous le nom de dysbiose. Il peut être provoqué par un traitement à base d'antifongiques ou d'antibiotiques à spectre large, ou plus simplement par une mauvaise alimentation. Les scientifiques ont associé cet état à de nombreuses maladies, et pas uniquement à des maladies intestinales. […]

Le mycobiote pourrait également être un composant essentiel de l'axe intestin-cerveau, le canal de communication à double sens établi entre les deux organes. Certains travaux ont montré que les individus autistes présentaient un mycobiote différent de la flore intestinale fongique des sujets non autistes [1]. En dehors des intestins, les déséquilibres fongiques sont également liés à des maladies respiratoires comme l'asthme et la bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive, ainsi qu'à diverses affections cutanées. […]

Le véritable “Saint-Graal”, selon la scientifique, serait de mettre à profit le mycobiote pour soigner des maladies. Et la science est déjà à pied d'œuvre. Des chercheurs tentent actuellement de développer des médicaments ou des compléments alimentaires qui permettraient de réinstaurer l'équilibre du microbiote, champignons inclus. D'après les résultats récemment publiés par Ghannoum, les compléments alimentaires conçus pour dégrader les biofilms fongiques et bactériens tout en rééquilibrant l'intestin pourraient potentiellement atténuer les symptômes gastro-intestinaux. “Ce n'est que le début,” précise Ghannoum. […]

Pour les personnes en bonne santé, les experts affirment à l'unisson que la meilleure façon d'entretenir son mycobiote et son microbiote est d'adopter une alimentation variée, riche en fruits et en légumes fibreux, de faire de l'exercice et de gérer son stress. �� l'inverse, la consommation d'alcool, le tabagisme et les régimes riches en sucres et en sel transformés risquent de perturber le mycobiote, ajoute Ghannoum. »

‣ Natalia Mesa (National Geographic), « Derrière votre microbiote se cache un autre biote tout aussi important », pub. 6 déc. 2023, https://www.nationalgeographic.fr/video/sciences/lhistoire-des-croisieres-dune-idee-novatrice-a-une-escalade-de-la-demesure (cons. 21 jan. 2024) – « Cet article a initialement paru sur le site nationalgeographic.com en langue anglaise. » — Ill. : National Geographic, « C. albicans à l'échelle cellulaire. Cette image a été obtenue par microscopie électronique à balayage, une technique qui utilise un faisceau d'électrons au lieu de la lumière pour immortaliser un spécimen scientifique. Des couleurs réalistes peuvent ensuite être ajoutées en s'appuyant sur les observations au microscope optique. », https://static.nationalgeographic.fr/files/styles/image_3200/public/20231113-candida_019_final.webp?w=760&h=507 (cons. 21 jan. 2024).

— [1] ndr : Mais à part ça, le Dr Andrew Wakefield qui fut l’un des pionniers en la matière continue d’être (dys)qualifié de charlatan par les médias suite au fait qu’il a pointé du doigt le vaccin ROR dans les cas d’enfants devenus subitement autistes dont les mères lui ont confié la santé. Le Dr Wakefield avait simplement suggéré lors d’une entrevue avec les médias de revenir aux vaccins monovalents dans l’attente d’études complémentaires ; or, les fabricants du ROR avaient une feuille de route financière, poussant un vaccin multivalent car étant moins cher à produire, donc plus rentable, ce qui fait l’affaire des actionnaires. – V. Chaîne Youtube « luogocomune2 », « L'AFFAIRE WAKEFIELD: OÙ EST LA VRAIE FRAUDE? », pub. 22 mai 2019, https://youtu.be/Jx2IbPZXej8 (cons. 24 mai 2019) – On peut encore lire sur sa page Wikipedia : « Andrew Jeremy Wakefield est un ancien chirurgien britannique et chercheur en médecine connu pour avoir publié une étude frauduleuse dans The Lancet en 1998. Il est radié de l'Ordre des médecins en 2010. », https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wakefield (cons. 21 jan. 2024). En outre, le Pr Didier Raoult suit le même chemin de dénigrement médiatique.

Ill. : Encart Wikipedia à propos du Dr Andrew Wakefield, https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wakefield (cons. 21 jan. 2024).

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ISO 18416 - Cosmetics - Candida Albicans Test

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With cold and flu season fast approaching, I want to post herbal recipes I am finding. These are not mine, and not medical advice!!!

Plant Origins of Thieves Oil

Clove: clove buds originate from the evergreen tree Syzygium aromaticum or Eugenia caryophyllata. These flower buds contain up to 20 percent essential oil, and are incredibly pungent, thanks to the major active chemical component called eugenol.

Rosemary: rosemary is a popular herb that comes from a small evergreen plant that belong to the mint family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and possesses strong anti-inflammatory properties .

Eucalyptus: eucalyptus trees are native to Australia, Tasmania, and nearby islands. They’re the popular plant exclusively enjoyed by koala bears, and come in many different species. The oil is derived from the leaf of the eucalyptus tree, and is commonly used in cold remedies.

Cinnamon: cinnamon oil and the dried spice cinnamon both come from the bark of the true cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum zeylanicum). Essential oils that come from the leaf, bark and root of the cinnamon tree are much different, but the most common used version in Thieves oil is the cinnamon leaf. The active component in cinnamon bark essential oil is cinnamaldehyde.

Lemon: lemons come from a small tree in the Rutacea family. Lemon essential oil is derived by cold-pressing the peel of the lemon fruit, which is rich in different phytonutrients and beneficial compounds.

Thieves Oil Recipe

As long as you have all of the necessary essential oils on hand, you can easily make your own version of Thieves oil at home.

Ingredients: Master Blend

80 drops of clove essential oil

70 drops of lemon essential oil

40 drops of cinnamon essential oil

30 drops of eucalyptus essential oil

20 drops of rosemary essential oil

Method:

Combine all of the above essential oils in a dark amber coloured 15 milliliter (0.5 fluid ounce) glass bottle. Make sure you store it a cool, dry place, away from heat and light.

Benefits and Uses of Thieves Oil

This thieves oil recipe can be used to address certain health ailments, check out the benefits and uses below! Not medical advice

1. Relief from Aches and Pains

This Thieves oil recipe is loaded with plenty of anti-inflammatories to ease muscular and joint aches and pains. Rosemary and eucalyptus oil have actually been found to relieve rheumatoid arthritis, as well as muscle and joint aches and pains. You can dilute Thieves oil in a carrier oil (like jojoba oil, almond oil or grapeseed oil) to be used topically on the ache or pain. Typically the ratio is 1 drop essential oil to 4 drops carrier oil.

2. Immune System Support

Thieves oil was used to protect the “thieves” from the Black Plague, so you can be rest-assured that this oil provides some hefty immune support. Clove and rosemary essential oils are powerful antibacterials and anti-fungals. They’ve both been shown to have significant anti-microbial effects against dangerous bacteria like Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans.

Massage the blend on your feet, lower back, neck and behind your ears for daily immune support. You can also diffuse Thieves oil to allow the essential oil molecules to enter your blood stream after they’ve entered your lungs! To get Thieves oil into your lungs is to diffuse the oil in a diffuser. Diffuse 15-20 drops of Thieves oil for 15 minutes, 3-4 times a day.

By live life fruit.

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surprising facts i learned from the wikipedia page for down syndrome

The probability increases from less than 0.1% in 20-year-old mothers to 3% in those of age 45.[4] (1 in 30!)

Many (15%) who live 40 years or longer develop Alzheimer's disease.[67] In those who reach 60 years of age, 50–70% have the disease.[9] (genpop rate of alzheimers past 60 is like 10%!) The dementia that occurs in Down syndrome is due to an excess of amyloid beta peptide produced in the brain and is similar to Alzheimer's disease, which also involves amyloid beta build-up.[120] Amyloid beta is processed from amyloid precursor protein, the gene for which is located on chromosome 21.[120] Senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles are present in nearly all by 35 years of age, though dementia may not be present.

they get these little white spots in their irises, call brushfield spots. think theyre harmless though

Although the overall risk of cancer in Down syndrome is not changed,[74] the risk of testicular cancer and certain blood cancers, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute megakaryoblastic leukemia (AMKL) is increased while the risk of other non-blood cancers is decreased.[9] 

People with Down syndrome tend to be more susceptible to gingivitis as well as early, severe periodontal disease, necrotising ulcerative gingivitis, and early tooth loss, especially in the lower front teeth.[87][88] While plaque and poor oral hygiene are contributing factors, the severity of these periodontal diseases cannot be explained solely by external factors.[88] Research suggests that the severity is likely a result of a weakened immune system.[88][89] The weakened immune system also contributes to increased incidence of yeast infections in the mouth (from Candida albicans).[89] People with Down syndrome also tend to have a more alkaline saliva resulting in a greater resistance to tooth decay, despite decreased quantities of saliva,[90] less effective oral hygiene habits, and higher plaque indexes.[87][89][90][91]