candidiasis hypersensitivity syndrome

Pathology

• clinical manifestations are attributed to Candida or toxins produced by Candida

Clinical manifestations

• fatigue
• memory loss
• multiple somatic symptoms

Notes

Patients rarely have objective evidence of candidiasis. They are frequently given yeast-free diets (free of Saccharomyces, but NOT Candida). They are frequently treated with antifungal agents. Many patients report dramatic improvement of symptoms when they follow a treatment program.

More general terms

• idiopathic environmental intolerance (IEI)