Candidiasis Flashcards
1
Q
Define candidiasis
A
infection caused by Candida.
2
Q
what is the most common cause of candidiasis in humans ?
A
• Candida albicans
3
Q
what are the main types of candidiasis?
A
o Oral candidiasis o Oesophageal candidiasis o Vaginal candidiasis o Candidal skin infections o Invasive candidal infections
4
Q
what are the causes of candidiasis?
A
o Broad-spectrum antibiotics o Immunocompromise (e.g. HIV, corticosteroids) o Central venous lines o Cushing's disease o Diabetes mellitus o GI tract surgery
5
Q
epidemiology of candidiasis?
A
very common
6
Q
presentation of oral candidiasis?
A
o redness of the tongue and mouth
o white plaques
7
Q
presentation of Oesophageal Candidiasis?
A
o Dysphagia
o Odynophagia
8
Q
presentation of Vaginal candidiasis
A
o Cottage cheese like discharge
9
Q
presentation of Candida Skin Infections
A
o Soreness and itching
o Red, moist skin area with ragged, peeling edge
10
Q
best investigation?
A
- swabs and cultures are not very useful as lots of people have candidiasis in their mouthes
- Therapeutic trials of antifungal can be helpful
