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Candida
Candida, or Cándida (Spanish), may refer to: Biology and medicine * ''Candida'' (fungus), a genus of yeasts ** Candidiasis, an infection by ''Candida'' organisms * Malvasia Candida, a variety of grape Places * Candida, Campania, a ''comune'' in Avellino, Italy * Candida Casa, a church in Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland * Aguas Cándidas, a municipality in Burgos, Castile and León, Spain People * Candida (given name) * Aldoino Filangieri di Candida (died 1283), nobleman in the Kingdom of Naples * Candida Maria de Jesus (1845–1912), Spanish nun and saint * Candida, pen name of Eibhlín Ní Bhriain (1925–1986) Theatre, film and performing arts * ''Candida'' (play), by George Bernard Shaw ** ''Candida'' (1962 film), an Australian television adaptation * ''Cándida'' (1939 film), a 1939 Argentine musical film drama directed by Luis Bayon Herrera **This film was followed by several others featuring the same character played by Nini Marshall including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candida (fungus)
''Candida'' is a genus of yeasts. It is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide and the largest genus of medically important yeasts. The genus ''Candida'' encompasses about 200 species. Many species are harmless Commensalism, commensals or endosymbionts of hosts including humans. When Mucous membrane, mucosal barriers are disrupted or the immune system is compromised, however, they can invade and cause disease, known as an opportunistic infection. Candida is located on most mucosal surfaces and mainly the gastrointestinal tract, along with the skin. ''Candida albicans'' is one of the most commonly isolated species and can cause infections (candidiasis or thrush) in humans and other animals. In yeast in winemaking, winemaking, some species of ''Candida'' can potentially wine fault, spoil wines. Many species are found in gut flora, including ''C. albicans'' in mammalian hosts, whereas others live as endosymbionts in insects. Systemic disease, Systemic infections of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candidiasis
Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any species of the genus '' Candida'' (a yeast). When it affects the mouth, in some countries it is commonly called thrush. Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. Other symptoms may include soreness and problems swallowing. When it affects the vagina, it may be referred to as a yeast infection or thrush. Signs and symptoms include genital itching, burning, and sometimes a white "cottage cheese-like" discharge from the vagina. Yeast infections of the penis are less common and typically present with an itchy rash. Very rarely, yeast infections may become invasive, spreading to other parts of the body. This may result in fevers, among other symptoms. Finally, candiasis of the esophagus is an important risk factor for contracting esophageal cancer in individuals with achalasia. More than 20 types of ''Candida'' may cause infection with '' Candida albicans'' being the most common. Inf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candida (song)
"Candida" was the first single released by the American pop music group Dawn, with vocals by Tony Orlando, in July 1970. The song, written by Irwin Levine and Toni Wine, was produced by Dave Appell and Hank Medress for Bell Records. Appell and Medress originally recorded another singer on the track, but decided that a different vocal approach would be preferable. Medress then approached Orlando to do the vocals. Orlando had been a professional singer in the early 1960s, but now worked as a music publishing manager for Columbia Records. Although initially worried about losing his job at Columbia, Orlando eventually agreed to lend his voice to the track. "Candida" became a worldwide hit, reaching number one in five countries, and the top ten in many others, including number 3 in the USA. It was included on Dawn's debut LP in 1970 and later appeared on several compilation albums. Andy Williams, Jesse Winchester, Ray Conniff, and Bernd Spier are among the artists who have cov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candida (play)
''Candida'' (Shavian script, Shavian: 𐑒𐑩𐑯𐑛𐑦𐑛𐑳), a comedy by playwright George Bernard Shaw, was written in 1894 and first published in 1898, as part of his ''Plays Pleasant''. The central characters are clergyman James Morell, his wife Candida and a youthful poet, Eugene Marchbanks, who tries to win Candida's affections. The play questions Victorian era, Victorian notions of love and marriage, asking what a woman really desires from her husband. The cleric is a Christian socialism, Christian Socialist, allowing Shaw (who was a Fabian Society, Fabian Socialist) to weave political issues, current at the time, into the story. Shaw attempted but failed to have a London production of the play put on in the 1890s, but there were two small provincial productions. However, in late 1903 actor Arnold Daly had such a great success with the play that Shaw would write by 1904 that New York was seeing "an outbreak of Candidamania". The Royal Court Theatre in London perfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candida (typeface)
Candida, or Cándida (Spanish), may refer to: Biology and medicine * ''Candida'' (fungus), a genus of yeasts ** Candidiasis, an infection by ''Candida'' organisms * Malvasia Candida, a variety of grape Places * Candida, Campania, a ''comune'' in Avellino, Italy * Candida Casa, a church in Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland * Aguas Cándidas, a municipality in Burgos, Castile and León, Spain People * Candida (given name) * Aldoino Filangieri di Candida (died 1283), nobleman in the Kingdom of Naples * Candida Maria de Jesus (1845–1912), Spanish nun and saint * Candida, pen name of Eibhlín Ní Bhriain (1925–1986) Theatre, film and performing arts * ''Candida'' (play), by George Bernard Shaw ** ''Candida'' (1962 film), an Australian television adaptation * ''Cándida'' (1939 film), a 1939 Argentine musical film drama directed by Luis Bayon Herrera **This film was followed by several others featuring the same character played by Nini Marshall includin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SS Empire Candida
''Empire Candida'' was a cargo ship which was built in 1942 for the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT). She was sold in 1947 and renamed ''Burdale'' and resold in 1948 and renamed ''Peldale''. In 1954, she was sold to Norway and renamed ''Statius Jansen''. A further sale to Hong Kong in 1959 saw her renamed ''Sunny''. In 1961, she was sold to Indonesia, serving until she was scrapped in 1969. Description The ship was built by William Gray & Co. Ltd., West Hartlepool. She was launched on 8 December 1942 and completed in February 1943. The ship was long, with a beam of and a depth of . Her GRT was 2,908 and she had a NRT of 1,645. She was propelled by a triple expansion steam engine which had cylinders of , and diameter by stroke. The engine was built by Central Marine Engine Works Ltd, West Hartlepool. History ''Empire Candida'' was built for the MoWT. She was placed under the management of Frederick Jones & Co Ltd. Her port of registry was West Hartlepool. The Code L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candida (given Name)
Candida, Cândida or Cándida is a feminine given name from Latin ''candidus'' (white). Notable people with the name include: * Cándida Arias (born 1992), Dominican Republic volleyball player * Cândida Branca Flor (1949–2001), Portuguese entertainer and traditional singer * Candida Cave, British artist and writer * Candida Donadio (1929–2001), American literary agent * Candida Doyle (born 1963), Irish keyboard player with the band Pulp * Candida Gertler (born 1966/67), British art collector * Candida Lycett Green (1942–2014), Irish-born British author * Candida Höfer (born 1944), German photographer * Candida Royalle, American pornographic producer-director and actress * Candida Thompson (born 1967), English violinist * Candida Tobin (1926–2008), British author of a music education system * Saint Candida the Elder (died 78 AD), early Christian saint from Naples * Cándida María de Jesús (1845–1912), Spanish nun * Maria Candida of the Eucharist (1884–1949), Rom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candida, Campania
Candida is a small town and ''comune'' (municipality) in the province of Avellino within the Campania region of Italy. It sits on top of a hill, at an elevation of and has around 1,100 inhabitants. It is from Avellino Avellino () is a city and ''comune'', capital of the province of Avellino in the Campania region of southern Italy. It is situated in a plain surrounded by mountains east of Naples and is an important hub on the road from Salerno to Benevento. .... The economy is based mainly on agriculture. History The first human settlements in the territory date back to the Roman times. Many ruins have been found in the localities of Cesine, Vigna, Selvetelle, Scandravoli, Giardino, Ponticelli, Gaudi, Toppa S. Andrea. The name of the town derives from the Latin "locus candidus" which means clear, shining place. The first historical mention of the town appeared in 1045 when Candida was included, under the Lombard domination, in the Avellino county. From that time many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candida (album)
''Candida'' is a 1970 album by Dawn, a studio session group including Tony Orlando Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis (born April 3, 1944), known professionally as Tony Orlando, is an American Pop music, pop/Rock music, rock singer, songwriter, and music executive whose career spans nearly seven decades. He is best known for h ..., Toni Wine, and Linda November. Orlando was singing under the group name "Dawn" in order to avoid problems with his contract with his other label, CBS. However, after the success of the album tracks " Candida" and " Knock Three Times", he invited two other singers to become the real-life "Dawn", and then "Tony Orlando and Dawn" could tour in support of the songs. Track listing Charts 2005 CD edition In 2005, a 35th-anniversary compilation was released featuring the original track listing plus nine bonus tracks.AllMusic Entry with Bonus Tracks - The bonus tracks are from the group's 1971 second album, ''Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando featurin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candida (1962 Film)
"Candida" is a 1962 Australian television play. It was an adaptation of the play ''Candida'' by George Bernard Shaw and was directed by visiting producer Peter Cotes Peter Cotes (19 March 1912 – 10 November 1998) was an English director, producer, actor, writer and production manager. Cotes was born as Sydney Boulting in Maidenhead, Berkshire. His brothers John and Roy Boulting became noted film makers. He .... It was one of several productions Cotes did in Australia. It was originally made for HSV-7 then presented as part of the '' General Motors Hour'' . Australian TV drama was relatively rare at the time. Plot Candida is married to Rev James Morrell. Cast *Joan Miller as Candida *Lewis Flander as Marchbanks *William Hodge as Burgess *Jeffrey Hodgson as Rev Alexander Mill * Madeline Howell as Proserpine Garnett *Geoffrey King as Morell Production Joan Miller had performed the title role on the West End in 1953. The production was shot in Melbourne. It was one of four pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aldoino Filangieri Di Candida
Aldoino (or Alduino) Filangieri di Candida (died December 1283) was a nobleman in the Kingdom of Naples. He was the son of Giordano of the Filangieri and an unnamed woman, the sister of Aldoino di Cicala, after whom he was named and from whom he inherited his fief. He inherited his uncle's fief of Candida on his father's death (in or before 1269). He was the father of the Filangieri di Candida. By his wife, Giordana, daughter of Giacomo di Tricarico of the Sanseverino clan, Aldoino received as a dowry the fiefs of Solofra and Abriola. Their marriage took place before 1266, when Charles I granted one third of the castle of Sant'Agata Irpina at Solofra, withheld by Giacomo per the nuptial agreement, to Giordana and Aldoino in return for their support. They reinforced the castle during the War of the Sicilian Vespers. Aldoino became a baron of the kingdom during the reign of Charles I. In 1283 he was the justiciar of the Terra di Bari when in November he was recalled, to be repla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candida Maria De Jesus
Cándida María de Jesús (31 May 1845 – 9 August 1912), born in Andoain, as Juana Josefa Cipitria y Barriola, was a Spanish nun and the founder of the Daughters of Jesus. The order – founded in 1871 – was under Jesuit direction from her spiritual director and was involved with the education of children in Salamanca though expanded during her lifetime. Barriola was canonized as a saint on 17 October 2010. Life Juana Josefa Cipitria y Barriola was born in May 31, 1845 in Berrospe, Andoain, as the eldest of seven children to the weavers Juan Miguel Cipitria and María Jesús Barriola. Her father was a weaver. Rather than attend school she helped look after her siblings because she was the eldest child. She received her Confirmation on 5 August 1848 and made her First Communion in 1855. At a young age, she went to Burgos to help support the household and worked as a domestic servant in various homes. Barriola was affected to a great degree from the depth of the poor conditi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
