Infections & Infectious Diseases
Systemic Candida Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A systemic candida infection is a serious condition where a common fungus spreads beyond its usual home in your body and invades …
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Dr. Amara Osei, MD, FRCPC
Infectious Disease Specialist · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Amara Osei is an infectious disease specialist practising in Ottawa, with expertise in sexually transmitted infections, viral illnesses, and emerging infectious diseases. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), she has 12 years of clinical and public-health experience and is a strong advocate for accessible, stigma-free health information.
Articles by Dr. Amara Osei, MD, FRCPC
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Oral Thrush: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Oral thrush, also called oral candidiasis, happens when the fungus Candida albicans multiplies too quickly inside your mouth.
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Oral Thrush: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Oral thrush — also called oral candidiasis — happens when the fungus Candida albicans grows out of control inside the mouth.
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Infections & Infectious Diseases
Oral Thrush: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Oral thrush — also called oral candidiasis — is a fungal infection caused by Candida yeast.
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Candida Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A candida infection is one of the most common fungal infections in Canada. It is caused by a type of yeast called Candida, which …
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Candida Tropicalis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
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Candida parapsilosis belongs to the Candida family of fungi. These fungi are naturally found on human skin and in the body.
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Candida Krusei: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
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