CANDIDIASIS HISTORY
PREDISPOSING FACTORS TO DEVELOPING CANDIDIASIS
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Having taken tetracyclines (Sumycin®, Panmycin®, Vibramycin®,Minocin®, etc.) or other antibiotics for acne for 1 month (or longer).
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Having taken other "broad spectrum" antibiotics for respiratory, urinary or other infections for 2 months or longer, or for shorter periods 4 or more times in a 1-year span.
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Having taken a broad spectrum antibiotic drug - even for one period.
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Having been bothered, at any time in your life by persistent prostatitis, vaginitis, or other problems affecting your reproductive organs
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Pregnancy.
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Having taken birth control pill.
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Having taken prednisone, Decadron®, or other cortisone-type drugs by mouth or inhalation.
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Exposure to perfumes, insecticides, fabric shop odors, or other chemicals provoke mild, moderate or severe symptoms.
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Having had athlete’s foot, ringworm, "jock itch" or other chronic fungus infections of the skin or nails.
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Reduced immune function-due to prolonged severe stress
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Low production of pancreatic enzymes &/or hydrochloric acid
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Initial organism infestation-parasites, bacteria, yeasts