candidiasis Flashcards
1
Q
what is candidiasis
A
risk factorsfungal skin infec of skin and mucous membrane
by candida ablicans
2
Q
rf for candida
A
hot temp
poor hygiene
antibiotic therapy changing clora
immunosuppression
3
Q
describe lesion
A
pruritic well demarcated arythematous plaques in intertriginous areas
primiary lesion w/satelite papules
4
Q
sx
A
perianal: pruritis
orophayngeeal: white plaques that bleed on scraping
vaginal: discharge and itching
5
Q
describe perleche
A
candida of the mouth corners causing cracks caused my denctures or thumb sucking
6
Q
dg of candida
A
clinical signs
potassium wet mount to visualise pseudohyphae on a slide
7
Q
rx
A
topical antifungals
freq diaper change for kids
8
Q
oral rx
A
clotrimazole dissolved in moht for 2 weeks
