Incidence of Candidiasis and Associated Risk in Diabetic Patients
Michael Unata Iduh *
Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medical Laboratory Science/College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Nigeria.
Seyi Samson Enitan
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Public and Allied Health, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Asiya Umar Imam
Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medical Laboratory Science/College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Nigeria.
Nura Muhammad Bunza
Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medical Laboratory Science/College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Nigeria.
Abdurrahman Mahmoud
Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Sokoto State Specialist Hospital Sokoto, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Candida causes candidiasis. The genus Candida contains about 200 different species, but only a small proportion of Candida are dangerous and cause more external or internal diseases when they enter the body. Candida albicans is a ubiquitous pathogen, associated with many bacteria in the mouth, throat, and intestines. The immune system and the bacteria present are monitored for Candida, and damage to the immune system or changes in the bacteria can cause Candida to become infected. In general, these infections are limited to the mouth, genital area, and skin, but people with cancer or other serious diseases, such as HIV, have very weak immune systems which make them suffer from more serious diseases.
Keywords: Candida albicans, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal tract, yeast