Candida Glabrata: Symptoms, Risk Factors & Treatment

Candida glabrata is a common cause of candidiasis. Candida glabrata yeast fungus can be difficult to treat as it is resistant to common anti-fungal drugs and thus has a high mortality rate. It is more common in people who suffer from diabetes and a suppressed immune system. Candida can be present in food and other sources.

Vaginal Candida Glabrata

• Symptoms of vaginal candida glabrata can include; abnormal white discharge, pain, itching and redness of the skin and mucous membranes.

Urinary Candida Glabrata

• Urinary candida glabrata can cause pain with urination, bloating and fever. It can be more common in people who have experienced catheterizing.

Respiratory Candida Glabrata

• If you have candida glabrata fungus in your respiratory system, you may experience difficulty breathing, wheezing, runny nose and sneezing.

Gastrointestinal Candida Glabrata

• Some people with gastrointestinal candida glabrata experience no symptoms, others suffer from bloating, diarrhea, constipation or heartburn.

Musculoskeletal Candida Glabrata

• While rare, musculoskeletal candida glabrata can cause bone deformity, pain, tenderness and abnormal drainage from a surgery site.