Candida Infection

From Anthony Nolan Medical Guidelines
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Recipient

Explanation of Condition

Infection caused by a yeast organism (Candida albicans). Vaginal candida infection is commonly known as thrush.

Guidance

Vaginal candida: acceptable.

Oral thrush: Check for underlying cause and discuss with medical officer. Not acceptable if cause unknown.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Thrush

Candidiasis

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012