- candidiasis [DOID:1508]
An opportunistic mycosis that involves fungal infection of the mouth, throat, skin, scalp, vagina, fingers, nails, bronchi, lungs, heart and brain by Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common. Systemic Candida infections are usually confined to severely immunocompromised persons.
- esophageal candidiasis [DOID:13146]
A candidiasis that involves fungal infection of the esophagus by Candida albicans in immunocompromised people, resulting in lesions, bleeding, painful swallowing and substernal pain.
- oral candidiasis [DOID:14262]
A candidiasis that involves fungal infection of the mucous membrane of the mouth by Candida species, which is characterized by thick white or cream-colored deposits on inflamed mucosal membranes.
- mycotic corneal ulcer [DOID:10440]
A corneal ulcer that is characterized by ulceration of the cornea secondary to fungal infection and is caused by minor trauma and subsequent infection by mycotic organisms, such as candida, aspergillus, fusarium, and rhizopus.
- neonatal candidiasis [DOID:9577]
A candidiasis that involves fungal infection in neonates caused by Candida species. Low birthweight and age, prolonged intravascular catheterization and the use of antibiotic drugs are the principle predisposing conditions for systemic candidiasis in neonates.
- vulvovaginal candidiasis [DOID:2272]
A candidiasis that involves fungal infection of the vaginal mucous membranes in women caused by Candida albicans. The symptoms include intense vulval pruritus, burning, erythema and dyspareunia associated with a creamy white, curd-like discharge.
- otomycosis [DOID:0050147]
An otitis externa which is a disease of the ear produced by the growth of fungi in the external auditory canal. It is characterized by inflammation, pruritus, scaling and severe discomfort. The most common fungi are Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans.
- candidal paronychia [DOID:14512]
A candidiasis that results_in fungal infection of the outer-most layer located_in nail, has_material_basis_in Candida species. The infection causes painful, red, swollen area around the nail, often at the cuticle or at the site of a hangnail or other injury.
- ventilation pneumonitis [DOID:11289]
An extrinsic allergic alveolitis caused by inhalation of antigens from thermophilic actinomycetes species growing in air conditioners and humidifiers. Fungi like Aureobasidium sp and Candida albicans that survive in the contaminated water in humidifiers and air conditioners are also known to cause the disease.