All of the following is/are true regarding candidiasis:
Ans: (B) Not involve nails.It is an infection of skin, mucosa & rarely of internal organsIt is caused by yeast like fungus, Candida albicans & occasionally by other candida speciesUbiquitous in nature, these organisms are found on inanimate objects, in foods, and on animals and are normal commensals of humans. They inhabit the gastrointestinal tract (including the mouth and oropharynx), the female genital tract, and the skin.It is an oppounistic endogenous infection, the commonest predisposing factor being diabetes.
Commonly involve mucosa & skin
Not involve nails
Caused by yeast like fungus
Diabetes is most impoant risk factor