Genital candidiasis epidemiology and demographics

Template:Genital candidiasis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

It is the fourth most common cause of nosocomial bloodstream infections. Incidence is 8 cases per 100,000 in the general population. Mortality rate is almost 50% with bloodstream and disseminated infection.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Gender

Nearly 75% of all adult women have had at least one genital "yeast infection" in their lifetime. On rare occasions, men may also experience genital candidiasis. VVC occurs more frequently and more severely in people with weakened immune systems.

Age

Incidence is higher among neonates.

Race

Incidence is higher among African-Americans.

HIV Infection

Oro-pharyngeal candidiasis used to be a common opportunistic infection in HIV-infected persons (prior to the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).