A common mycotic infection caused by yeast, Candida albicans, in the digestive tract or vagina. In children it is characterized by white spots on the tongue.
Candidiasis of the oral mucous membranes, fungal infection by Candida albicans with formation of whitish spots.
A mycotic disease of the upper digestive tract (mouth, lips, and throat) resulting from infection by the fungus Candida albicans. It occurs especially in children and is characterized by small whitish spots on the tip and sides of the tongue.
A fungal infection of mucous membranes marked by white patches.
A disease usually of infants, but also adults, characterized by whitish spots in the mouth, or in female adults, in the vagina. It is caused by the fungus Candida albicans.
An infection of the mouth or the vagina with the bacterium Candida albicans.
An infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth caused by a fungus, usually Candida albicans. Also known as moniliasis.
A yeast infection of the moist surfaces of the mouth caused by Candida fungi, especially Candida albicans. It is very common in babies and newborns, who can contract the fungus during delivery when the mother has a vaginal yeast infection. The symptoms tend to appear within 7 to 10 days of infections that occurred during childbirth and delivery.
Infection of the mucosa of the mouth caused by Candida albicans. In patients with healthy immune systems, it occurs when the balance of normal flora is destroyed during antibiotic therapy or after the use of corticosteroid-based inhalers, which suppress normal white blood cell function in the mouth. It is also common in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy for organ transplants, in cancer patients, and in those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, in whom oral Candida infection may be chronic. Occasionally, healthy neonates and persons who wear dentures develop thrush.
An opportunistic infection caused by the fungus Candida albicans, resulting in the formation of white patches within the oral cavity.
An infection caused by the fungus Candida albicans. It commonly affects children, presenting as small white spots on the tip and sides of the tongue as well as the inner lining of the mouth. Treatment with gentian violet typically offers quick relief. It’s also known as mycotic stomatitis or parasitic stomatitis.