Candidiasis pathophysiology

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Overview
Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection (mycosis) of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common. Candidiasis thereby encompasses infections that range from superficial, such as oral thrush and vaginitis, to systemic and potentially life-threatening diseases.

Candidiasis of Esophagus & Colon


Histopathological Findings
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Autopsy Findings
At autopsy, there was evidence of disseminated candidiasis.