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candidiasis
(kan″dĭ-diŽә-sis)
infection by fungi of the genus Candida, generally C. albicans. The most common sites are the skin, oral mucosa (thrush), respiratory tract (bronchopulmonary candidiasis), endocardium (Candida endocarditis) and vagina (vulvovaginal candidiasis). Occasionally there may be a systemic candidal infection. Candidiasis frequently appears in association with pregnancy, glycosuria, diabetes mellitus, use of antibiotics, and immunodeficiency conditions. Candida species are also a common cause of nosocomial infections of the bloodstream. Called also moniliasis.

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