Posted by Dr. Chetan Lalseta on Friday, 15th May 2009
CANDIDIASIS
Candidiasis is an acute or chronic,superficial or disseminated mycotic infection caused by the fungus candida albicans and occasionally by other species of candida.It commonly involves skin & the mucous membranes and sometimes the viscera.
FACTORS PREDISPOSING TO CANDIDIASIS
1) Local factors:
Tissue damage, moisture, warmth, maceration, Topical corticosteroids, prolonged ca..
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