Yeast Infections CANDIDIASIS

Question 1

CANDIDIASIS Etiologic agent

Answer 1

many species of Candida (70-80% of infections are from Candida albicans)

Question 2

CANDIDIASIS cause

Answer 2

opportunistic infection in those with predisposing factors (e.g. trauma, malnutrition,
immunodeficiency)

Question 3

Candidal Paronychia

clinical feature

Answer 3

painful red swelling of periungual skin

Question 4

Candidal Paronychia

management:

Answer 4

topical agents not as effective; oral antifungals recommended

Question 5

Candidal Intertrigo

clinical feature. Lesion.

Answer 5

macerated/eroded erythematous patches that may be covered with papules and pustules,
peripheral “satellite” pustules

Question 6

Candidal Intertrigo SITES

Answer 6

intertriginous areas often under breast, groin, or interdigitally

Question 7

Candidal Intertrigo

course

Answer 7

starts as non-infectious maceration from heat, moisture, and friction

Question 8

Candidal Intertrigo

predisposing factors

Answer 8

obesity, DM, systemic antibiotics, immunosuppression, malignancy

Question 9

Candidal Intertrigo
management:
Measures and topic?

Answer 9

keep area dry, terbinafine, ciclopirox olamine, ketoconazole/clotrimazole cream bid until
rash clears