Candidosis, enteral - Altmeyers Encyclopedia - Department Internal medicine

Synonym(s)

candidiasis of the intestinal mucosa; candidiasis of the intestinal tract; enteric candidiasis; Enteric candidiasis; Intestinal thrush

Definition
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Candidosis of the intestinal tract, frequent symptoms of diarrhea.

Pathogen
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S.u. Candidosis.

General therapy
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A diet can be tried.

Internal therapy
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Non-absorbable antimycotics such as Nystatin (e.g. Nystatin Lederle, Moronal) 3 times/day 500,000 IU p.o. over 12 days, in case of severe infestation 3 times/day 1 million IU Nystatin after meals. In case of resistance to therapy Fluconazole (e.g. Diflucan) 50-100 mg/day p.o. In case of severe complicated systemic processes or sepsis: see below Candida sepsis.