Sister species that diverged in allopatry in similar environments are expected to exhibit niche conservatism. Using ecological niche modeling and a multivariate analysis of climate and habitat data, I test the hypothesis that the Bicknell's Thrush (Catharus bicknelli) and Gray-cheeked Thrush (C. mimimus), sister species that breed in the North American boreal forest, show niche conservatism. Th...

Vulvovaginal candidiasis, or vaginal thrush, is a common yeast infection experienced by three out of four women at some point in their lives. Females who experience recurrent symptoms of thrush may resort to buying products over-the-counter and will often fail to seek professional help. The symptoms of thrush can impact greatly on the quality of life of the woman, and can lead to depression and...

conclusions subcutaneous nodules in the absence of a local reaction at the site of bcg vaccination may be the sole manifestation of disseminated bcg disease. case presentation we report on an 11-months-old boy with prolonged fever and diffuse hyperpigmented subcutaneous nodules. due to lymphopenia, oral thrush and severe adverse reaction to bcg vaccination, the possibility of primary immunodefi...

QUESTION I have a patient with persistent breast and nipple thrush. Other therapies have failed, so I have decided to treat her with a loading dose of 400 mg of oral fluconazole followed by 100 mg twice daily for at least 2 weeks. Is there any need for her to interrupt breastfeeding during this treatment? ANSWER Available data regarding fluconazole use during breastfeeding are reassuring. Flu...

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a commensal inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract of humans, considered important to maintain the normal homeostasis of the lower gastrointestinal tract. A vast majority of patients with AIDS and low CD4 counts present with manifestations involving the gastrointestinal tract in the form of oral thrush, oesophagitis, duodenitis, jejunitis, colitis, and protracted diar...

Candidiasis is a common opportunistic oral Candida infection that develops in the presence of one of several predisposing conditions [1,2]. The term Candida originates from the Latin word candid, meaning white. The spores of Candida are a commensal, harmless form of a dimorphic fungus that becomes invasive and pathogenic pseudohyphae when there is a disturbance in the balance of flora or in deb...

Among gastrointestinal complaints, the most common are chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain and distension, vomiting, malnutrition and weight loss [1]. The extra-intestinal manifestations are becoming increasingly common and include dermatitis herpetiformis, enamel hypoplasia, recurrent oral thrush, anemia, osteoporosis, arthritis, neurological disorders, unexplained elevated transaminase levels an...