Heterogeneous group of mucocutaneous infections with commensal Candida species
Characterized by superficial infection of the skin, mucous membranes, and nails
>20 Candida species ca...
Infants/children
Oral: adherent white patches on oral mucosae or on the tongue that do not wipe away easily
Perineal: erythematous rash with characteristic satellite lesions; painful if...
Vaginal (choose 1)
Miconazole (Monistat) 2% cream: one applicator or 200 mg (one supposito...
B37.9 Candidiasis, unspecified
B37.2 Candidiasis of skin and nail
B37.89 Other sites of candidiasis
29147005 Mucocutaneous candidiasis
Candidiasis is typically a clinical diagnosis. KOH preparations are a simple confirmatory office test. Culture and biopsy are rarely needed.
Person-to-person transmission is rare.
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Candidiasis. The oral cavity of a patient with AIDS is covered by a white, curdlike exudate containing numerous fungal organisms.
Candidiasis. A periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain shows numerous septate hyphae and yeast forms.
Candidiasis The thick white coat on this tongue is due to Candida infection. A raw red surface is left where the coat was scraped off. This infection may also cause redness of the tongue without the white coat. AIDS, among other factors, predisposes to this condition.
Candidiasis The thick white coat on this tongue is due to Candida infection. A raw red surface is left where the coat was scraped off. ...
Cutaneous candidiasis of the axillae. This patient has diabetes. Note the satellite pustules. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Cutaneous candidiasis of the axillae. This patient has diabetes. Note the satellite pustules. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to ...
Cutaneous candidiasis of the groin. The characteristic “beefy red” plaque and satellite pustules are seen here. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Cutaneous candidiasis of the groin. The characteristic “beefy red” plaque and satellite pustules are seen here. From Goodheart HP. Goodhear...
FIGURE 25.6 Candidal balanitis. This diabetic patient has erythematous erosions. The KOH examination revealed pseudohyphae (see Figures 26.8 and 26.9).
FIGURE 25.6 Candidal balanitis. This diabetic patient has erythematous erosions. The KOH examination revealed pseudohyphae (see Figures 26....