Candidiasis

Common yeast infection in mouth or genitals. Opportunistic fungal infection with white plaques or vaginal discharge.

Key facts

CauseFungus
SpreadEndogenous/Direct contact
Incubation1–14 days
VaccineNo
TreatmentAntifungals (Fluconazole)

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Patients with complement deficiencies have increased Candida colonization but often less severe invasive disease. Without complement-mediated inflammation, tissue damage is reduced, but the lack of fungal clearance leads to chronic, smoldering infections.

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