candidiasis

Noun

Meaning

an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

thrush moniliasis monilia disease yeast infection dermatitis candida mycosis dermatophytosis intertrigo coccidioidomycosis jock itch pneumocystis pneumonia chromoblastomycosis pityriasis aspergillosis

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Hypernyms

disease mycosis fungal infection

Hyponyms

thrush

Phrases with the word

congenital cutaneous candidiasis

Examples

About two-thirds of people with AIDS and esophageal candidiasis also have oral candidiasis. Source: Internet

Esophageal candidiasis is the most common esophageal infection in persons with AIDS and accounts for about 50% of all esophageal infections, often coexisting with other esophageal diseases. Source: Internet

Diagnoses of systemic candidiasis usually have no scientific basis, and most of the recommended treatments for it waste time and money. Source: Internet

Dry, red scaly patches of candidiasis on the penis (Images courtesy of Matthew C. Lambiase, DO) Click to view larger image. Source: Internet

I’ve wondered if the burping could be related to candidiasis (haven’t been diagnosed with this). Source: Internet

Gentian violet is effective in the topical treatment of fungal infections, including oral candidiasis, but the product is difficult to use. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Candide candidemia candidemic candidicidal candidid candidiosis