Invasive candidiasis is an infection caused by yeast, a type of fungus, called
Candida. Unlike
Candida infections in the mouth and throat (also called “thrush”) or vaginal “yeast infections,” invasive candidiasis is a serious infection that can affect the blood, heart, brain, eyes, bones, and other parts of the body. Candidemia, a bloodstream infection with
Candida, is a common infection in hospitalized patients.
Candida normally lives in the gastrointestinal tract and on skin without causing any problems. However, in certain patients who are at risk,
Candida can enter the bloodstream and cause an infection. A
Candida bloodstream infection, which is the most common form of invasive candidiasis, is called candidemia.
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