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Candidiasis
https://emedicine.medscape.com
Definition
Fungal infection on skin or mucous membrane caused by candida
Types
Vaginal yeast infection
Deep candidiasis
Thrush
Esophagitis
Pathophysiology
Colonization (Immature immune defense)
Infection
Transmission (patient to patient or contaminated infusates)
End organ dissemination
Symptoms
White patches inside mouth
Red patches on skin
Difficulty in swallowing
Vaginal soreness
Causes
Candida
Treatment
Antifungal drugs
Fluconazole
Butoconazole
Nystatin
Clotrimazole
Caspofungin
Diagnostic tests
Endoscopy
Blood tests
