Candidiasis
Common yeast infection in mouth or genitals. Opportunistic fungal infection with white plaques or vaginal discharge.
Key facts
| Cause | Fungus |
|---|---|
| Spread | Endogenous/Direct contact |
| Incubation | 1–14 days |
| Vaccine | No |
| Treatment | Antifungals (Fluconazole) |
Did you know?
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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