Candidiasis

Used for

monilial vaginitis, moniliasis, mycotic stomatitis, oropharyngeal thrush, thrush (disorder)

See for

thrush, yeast infection

Broader Terms

mycosis, opportunistic infection, sexually transmitted disease, yeast infection

Related Terms

Candida, Candida albicans

Scope Note

infection with a fungus of the genus Candida; usually a superficial infection of the moist areas of the body and is generally caused by Candida albicans; includes chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, cutaneous candidiasis, oral candidiasis (thrush), and monilial vaginitis.

Facts

• The diagnosis of candidiasis is made by a physician after a thorough history and physical examination.
• Candidiasis is caused by the fungus Candida and while it is a relatively common condition in general.
• Candidiasis is an infection with yeast-forming fungi.
• Candidiasis is a skin infection that is caused by yeast and that can occur in the skin folds, navel, vagina, penis, mouth, and nail beds.
• Candidiasis is the infection of the vagina with the common yeast candida albicans. The most common symptoms are redness, itching, foul smelling, thick yellow vaginal discharge, itchiness, flaking, burning, discomfort or pain.