A genus of yeasts inhabiting humans, animals, and environments

• Often specifically Candida albicans, an opportunistic pathogen

一种酵母样真菌的属，存在于人、动物和环境中

• 常特指白色念珠菌，一种机会致病菌

Informal: infection caused by Candida species (candidiasis)

• Commonly presents as thrush or vaginal yeast infection

非正式：由念珠菌引起的感染（念珠菌病）

• 常见为鹅口疮或外阴阴道念珠菌病