Candidiasis Flashcards
1
Q
Give 2 risk factors for candidiasis
A
Immunosuppression
Imbalance of local flora (abx, increased oestrogen in pregnancy)
2
Q
Skin manifestation of candidiasis
A
Erythematous patches
Satellite lesions
3
Q
Oral manifestation of candidiasis
A
White plaque that can be scrapped off over red inflamed bleeding areas
Cottony feeling in mouth
4
Q
What Candida infection is an AIDS defining illness?
A
Candida oesophagitis
5
Q
Ix for candidiasis
A
KOH test on WET mount of scrapings/smears; yeasts/ hyphae
Blood cultures
