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Candidiasis Definition
Common names:
  • Candidiasis
  • Skin Infection due to Candida
  • Skin Infection due to Yeast
  • Yeast Infection of the Skin
  • Yeast Skin Infection
A person with candidiasis has an infection of the skin caused by the fungus, Candida albicans. Candidal infections are also called yeast infections.

Candidiasis causes a red skin rash. Images

Candida is often the fungus responsible for vaginal yeast infection as well as infections of the fingernails and toenails. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 12, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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