A Mysterious Infection, Spanning the Globe in a Climate of Secrecy

[MineralMan]

12. That's true, and more are coming.

A number of new biologic pharmaceuticals, most with the -ab suffix work by selectively depressing the immune system. Sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, Psoriasis, and other autoimmune disorders are most likely to be prescribed those new drugs. Some of their side effects include being prone to infections from both common and uncommon pathogens, including Candida. These new drugs are being heavily advertised by pharmaceutical companies, so doctors are being asked about them.

Candida infections, however, are very, very common. Vaginal "yeast" infections, for example, are caused by a Candida species, as is Thrush, a Candida infection in the mouth. The first is very well known and common. Thrush is more often seen in hospitals and nursing homes.

This newly identified Candida species appears to be more prone to become a systemic infection, rather than a local one. That makes it more dangerous.

We all have one or another Candida species in our bodies most of the time.