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Hi Doctor, Can Someone Have A Positive Candida Albicans In

Posted on Sun, 21 Oct 2018

Question: Hi doctor,

Can someone have a positive Candida albicans in blood or organs and NOT notice

In terms of :

No fever
No skin infections
No nail infection
No oral thrush
Normal CRP
Normal ESR
Normal CBC

Can someone still have Candida in system without any visual symptoms?

Please help

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but Candida can be a part of the normal skin flora.. if there are no symptoms then there is no need to any treatment.. however, please send your reports to be able to help you further.. kind regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (19 minutes later)

Please find attached uploaded reports

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (46 minutes later)

How come you said in your brief answer :

“Yes”

Which means someone can have candidemia with no symptoms.

And then you said :

“if there are no symptoms then there is no need to any treatment.. “

I’m confused now

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
According to site of infection

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, hello again.. yes you could have a candida infection without showing symptoms but in case of candidemia then it is not possible to show symptoms.. As per your reports they are all within normal range. I hope you find this helpful..

Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad