A Candida look at thrush

A US study has found around 75% of women, of childbearing age, reported having had a candidal infection. Candida is a yeast-like fungus, sometimes called thrush, which overgrows and causes soreness and inflammation. Vaginal thrush can be treated by pessaries or creams. A 150mg fluconazole tablet can be taken orally but it should only be used in cases where other treatments have failed. Persistent or several incidents of thrush should be treated by a doctor. Thrush can also be found in the mouth, it can be treated with an antifungal gel.