Ac.anti- Candida albigans DNA (PCR)

Candida is a type of yeast that causes the majority of fungal infections. While many fungi do not harm our body, a disruption of the mucosa or weakening of the immune system can lead to a yeast invasion: an opportunistic invasion. There are one hundred and fifty-four species of candida. Six of them inhabit our skin and mucosal membranes, as part of our normal flora. Candida albicans is the most abundant invading strain that can be offensive to the body, in the presence of predisposing factors.

Candida albicans is part of our natural microflora or the microorganisms that commonly live in or on our bodies. It can be found in the GI tract, the mouth, and the vagina.Most of the time it causes no issues, but it’s possible for overgrowths and infections to happen.

Symptoms of Candida albicans can range from mild to moderate, and include itching and irritation in the vagina and vulva, a burning sensation, especially during intercourse or while urinating, redness and swelling of the vulva, vaginal pain and soreness, vaginal rash, watery vaginal discharge.

A PCR assay analyses expression patterns of genes in the Candida albicans ALS (agglutinin-like sequence) family. For bacterial culture or testing by PCR, a nasopharyngeal (NP) swab or nasal aspirate is collected. No test preparation is needed.