[kan-di-dahy-uh-sis] 
[-seez] . | any of a variety of infections caused by fungi of the genus Candida, occurring most often in the mouth, respiratory tract (bronchocandidiasis), or vagina. |
| can·di·di·a·sis (kān'dĭ-dī'ə-sĭs) n. Infection with a fungus of the genus Candida, especially C. albicans, that usually occurs in the skin and mucous membranes of the mouth, respiratory tract, or vagina but may invade the bloodstream, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Also called candidosis, moniliasis. |
| Main Entry: | candidiasis |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See yeast infection |
candidiasis can·di·di·a·sis (kān'dĭ-dī'ə-sĭs) or can·di·do·sis (-dō'sĭs)
n.
A fungous infection caused by a species of Candida, especially Candida albicans, that can involve various parts of the body, such as the skin and mucous membranes. Also called moniliasis.
candidiasis
infectious disease produced by the yeastlike fungus Candida albicans and closely related species. A common inhabitant of the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract, Candida ordinarily causes no ill effects, except among infants and in persons debilitated by illness such as diabetes. There is evidence that prolonged treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics, such as chloramphenicol and the tetracyclines, may predispose to the development of candidiasis, perhaps by killing off normal microbial antagonists to the fungus.
Learn more about candidiasis with a free trial on Britannica.com.
dɪˈdaɪ