Candidiasis
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Candidiasis Treatment
Treatment for candidiasis may include:
Topical antifungal medication:
Nystatin
Ciclopirox cream
Clotrimazole cream
Miconazole
Oral anti-fungal medication:
Fluconazole
Ketoconazole
Miconazole
Amphotericin B
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Candidiasis Treatment: Specialist
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Last Updated: Mar 12, 2008
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