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As the title says: what does spp. mean in names such as Candida spp.?
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*smily that is raising an eyebrow* are you sure?? species should = sps :POriginally posted by nautica
sp = specie
spp - species
nautica
Originally posted by Monique
*smily that is raising an eyebrow* are you sure?? species should = sps :P
This is what I just found: C. albicans and related species (spp.) so maybe the second p. stands for 'and related' in latin?
Why is the abbreviation for Estados Unidos written EE. UU. instead of simply E.U.?
The double E and double U indicate that the letter represents a plural. Some other common Spanish abbreviations, among them FF. AA. for Fuerzas Armadas (Armed Forces) and AA. EE. for Asuntos Exteriores (Foreign Affairs), do the same thing. (Also in common use are the abbreviations without the spaces and/or periods, such as EEUU, FFAA and AAEE.)
We do the same thing in English in a few cases. For example, the abbreviation for "page" is "p.," while for "pages" it's "pp." (The same abbreviations are used in Spanish for página and páginas.) And the abbreviation for "manuscript" is "MS" or "ms," while in the plural it's "MSS" or "mss."
You will in Spanish occasionally see the abbreviations EUA (for Estados Unidos de América) and even USA used, but much less commonly than EE. UU. and its variations.
Candida spp. is a type of yeast that is commonly found in the human body. It is a part of the normal microbial flora and usually does not cause any harm. However, in certain conditions, it can overgrow and cause infections.
"Spp." is an abbreviation for "species." In this context, it refers to the different species of the Candida yeast, such as Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida tropicalis, etc.
The symptoms of a Candida spp. infection depend on the location of the infection. In oral thrush, it can cause white patches on the tongue and inside the mouth. In vaginal yeast infections, it can cause itching, burning, and abnormal discharge. In invasive infections, it can cause fever, chills, and organ damage.
Some common risk factors for developing a Candida spp. infection include weakened immune system, diabetes, pregnancy, use of antibiotics or steroids, and a high-sugar diet. People with a history of previous Candida infections are also at a higher risk.
A Candida spp. infection is usually diagnosed through a physical exam, medical history, and laboratory tests, such as a culture or a microscopic examination of a sample. Treatment depends on the type and severity of the infection, but may include antifungal medications and lifestyle changes, such as avoiding sugary foods and practicing good hygiene.