Candidiasis can occur in the mouth and throat (often referred to as thrush), esophagus, or vagina (commonly called a yeast infection). Invasive candidiasis is an infection of other parts of the body, including the brain, blood, and heart. Candidemia, or a blood infection, is the most common form of invasive candidiasis. Candiduria, or Candida in the urine, is also a sign of invasive infection.
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Candidiasis can manifest in various forms, including oral thrush, esophageal infections, and vaginal yeast infections. Invasive candidiasis can affect the brain, blood, and heart, and candidemia (blood infection) is the most common form, whereas candiduria indicates the presence of Candida in the urine.