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GC: n

S: WebMD – http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/candidiasis (last access: 31 December 2015); https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/candidiasis/ (last access: 31 December 2015).

N: 1. From Candida albicans (from latin candidus, meaning “white” and from latin albicāns, meaning “white”), a polymorphic fungus, that is responsible for a number of infections + -iasis (medical Latin word-forming element used in naming diseases, from Greek -asis, abstract noun suffix (often expressing “disease, morbid condition”) from the aorist of verbs in -aein. The -i- is connective.).
2. Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus Candida. There are over 20 species of Candida yeasts that can cause infection in humans, the most common of which is Candida albicans. Candida yeasts normally live on the skin and mucous membranes without causing infection; however, overgrowth of these organisms can cause symptoms to develop. Symptoms of candidiasis vary depending on the area of the body that is infected.
3. Candidiasis that develops in the mouth or throat is called “thrush” or oropharyngeal candidiasis. Candidiasis in the vagina is commonly referred to as a “yeast infection.” invasive candidiasis occurs when Candida species enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body. Click the links below for more information on the different types of Candida infections.
4. The occupations primarily responsible for production of Candida infections are those which require frequent immersion in solutions containing soaps and detergents. Barmaids, bartenders, soda fountain workers, laundresses, dishwashers and domestics are those chiefly affected.
5. Oidomycosis is a general term formerly used with reference to certain mycotic diseases thought to be caused by species of Oidium, but now classified more specifically in other genera, e.g. Candida albicans.

S: 1. http://medicaletymology.wikia.com/wiki/Candida_albicans (last access: 31 December 2015); OED – http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=iasis (last access: 31 December 2015). 2 & 3. CDC – http://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/candidiasis/ (last access: 31 December 2015). 4 & 5. GDT – http://www.granddictionnaire.com/ficheOqlf.aspx?Id_Fiche=2077075 (last access: 31 December 2015).

OV: candidosis

S: WebMD – http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/candidiasis (last access: 31 December 2015); GDT – http://www.granddictionnaire.com/ficheOqlf.aspx?Id_Fiche=2077075 (last access: 31 December 2015); TERMIUM PLUS (last access: 31 December 2015).

SYN: moniliasis (obsolete)

CR: antifungal, mycosis.