Pathophysiology
1) infection with Candida 2) all species that cause disease in humans can exist as commensals in mouth, vagina, and stool 3) manifestations depend on invasion site
Signs and Symptoms
oral – 1) thrush (whitish, adherent plaques), fissuring at corners of the mouth 2) cutaneous – reddish, macerated intertriginous lesions on wet skin (diaper rash, under pendulous breasts) 3) vulvovaginal – inflamed mucosa with “cottage-cheese” discharge
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