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Candidiasis

Medical Definition:	Infection with a fungus of the genus CANDIDA. It is usually a superficial infection of the moist areas of the body and is generally caused by CANDIDA ALBICANS. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes:	fungus dis; do not bother to coord with CANDIDA or CANDIDA ALBICANS

Candidiasis Categories.

	Candidiasis, Oral - Infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth by a fungus of the genus CANDIDA. (Dorland, 27th ed)
	Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal - Infection of the vulva and vagina with a fungus of the genus CANDIDA.

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