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Definition

noun

(pathology) An infection caused by the presence of the Candida species, especially in moist cutaneous areas of the body.

Supplement

Candida species may infect different parts of the human body, such as vagina, vulva, and other mucous membranes. Hence, Candida infections may exist in the following forms:

• oral candidiasis
• perleche
• candidiasis vulvovaginitis
• candidal intertrigo
• diaper candidiasis
• cutaneous candidiasis
• systemic candidiasis
• antibiotic candidiasis
• mucocutaneous candidiasis
• perianal candidiasis

Although some references consider candidosis as the more correct technical name for this condition other references use the term candidiasis synonymously with candidosis.

Word origin: Candida + -iasis (state or condition caused by the presence of an infectious agent) See also:

• candidosis
• moniliasis
• oidiomycosis

Related term(s):

• Oral candidiasis
• Oesophageal candidiasis
• Candidiasis cutaneous
• Candidiasis vulvovaginal