candida
candida
Any of the pathogenic and parasitic fungi (see fungus) that make up the genus Candida in the order Saccharomycetales, which contains the ascomycete yeasts. Candida primarily occur in the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract. Though usually benign, candidas can become pathogenic, causing diseases such as candidiasis and thrush.
This entry comes from Encyclopædia Britannica Concise.
For the full entry on candida, visit Britannica.com.
Learn More About CANDIDA
Seen & Heard 
What made you look up candida? Please tell us what you were reading, watching or discussing that led you here.
