Candida is a yeast, which is a type of fungus. Most people have Candida on their skin and in their mouths, throats, genital areas, and intestines. Usually, these small organisms are not harmful. An ...
Candida parapsilosis, or C. parapsilosis, is a yeast that’s common on the skin and often harmless. It also lives in soil and on the skin of other animals. A healthy immune system can prevent C.