Candidiasis, Chronic Mucocutaneous

Overview

A clinical syndrome characterized by development, usually in infancy or childhood, of a chronic, often widespread candidiasis of skin, nails, and mucous membranes. It may be secondary to one of the immunodeficiency syndromes, inherited as an autosomal recessive trait, or associated with defects in cell-mediated immunity, endocrine disorders, dental stomatitis, or malignancy.

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Quick facts about Candidiasis, Chronic Mucocutaneous

Topic type

Condition

Category

Dermatology

MeSH classification

C01.150.703.160.088|C01.150.703.302.100|C01.800.200.100|C17.800.838.208.165|C23.550.291.500.250

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