211 - Candidiasis Flashcards
Candidiasis risk factors include: 5
immunosuppression Abx catheter neutropenia steroids
Hematogenic spread of candida, usually reaches the following organs: 4
retina
spleen
kidney
liver
Oral thrush are white __ lesions on the __, __, __, and __.
unpainful mouth tongue esophagus vagina
Candidiasis can be accompanied with __/__/__ dysfunction.
adrenal/thyroid/parathyroid
50% of patients with chronic candidiasis suffer from __ syndrome, which includes __ abnormalities due to __ gene mutation.
APECED
endocrine
AIRE
When cutaneous + retinal involvement are present- expect __ involvement.
visceral
Retinal candidiasis can cause __.
blindness
Diagnosis is made with __.
culture
treatment:
Deep infection-__
remove foreign body
treatment:
superficial infection-__
hygiene + topical azole/nystatin
treatment:
vagina-__
local treatment- topical azole or fluconazole PO (pregnancy C/I)
treatment:
mouth- __
clotrimazole tablets / nystatin wash
treatment:
esophagus-__
fluconazole or itraconazole
treatment:
candidemia- __
systemic treatment
In immunocompromised treat with __
amphotericin B
