Candidiasis is an infection causes by the yeast which is termed as Candida. The infection is caused by Candida albicans. The candida is present on the surface of the skin, oral cavity , tongue, throat and vagina without causing any serious problems
Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis:
This includes the lesions of the face, scalp, hands and nails. Chronic Mucocutaneous candidiasis is occasionally associated with oral thrush and vitiligo.
Oropharyngeal candiadiasis:
Individuals with oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) usually have a history of HIV infection, wear dentures, have diabetes mellitus or have been exposed to broad spectrum antibiotics or inhaled steroids. The main symptoms include sore and pianful mouth, burning mouth or tongue, dysphagia, thick whitish patches on the oral mucosa.
Physical examination reveals a diffuse erythema and white patches that appears on the surfaces of the buccal mucosa,throat,tongue and gums.
The following are the five types of oropharyngeal candidiasis:
Membranous Candidiasis: It shows creamy-white, curdlike patches on the mucosal surfaces.
Chronic Atrophic Candidiasis: It is also known as denture stomatitis. It is one of the most common forms of the disease. Presenting signs and symptoms include chronic erythema and edema of the portion of the palate that comes into contact with the dermatitis.
Erythematous Candidiasis: Associated with an erythematous patch on the hard and soft palates.
Angular cheilitis-Inflammatory reaction characterized by soreness, erythema and fissuring at the corners of the mouth.
Mixed: A combination of any of the above types is possible.
Esophageal candidiasis:
Nasoesophageal Candidiasis:
Genitourinary Tract Candidiasis:
Vaginal candidiasis:
Diagnostic tests for candidiasis include the following:
I superficial candiasis that the spread is confined only to the top most layer and the spread is not so deep, the infection can show better results. However the infection with deep origin might require
earlier treatment.