NCIt related terms : Candida Infection; Candidosis; thrush;
NCIt definition : Infection with the organism Candida.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: An infection that is caused by one of many species of the genus Candida.; NCI-GLOSS: A condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control
in moist skin areas of the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system,
but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or treatment with antibiotics. Thrush usually
affects the mouth (oral thrush); however, rarely, it spreads throughout the entire
body.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044773; CDR0000044772; CDR0000044774;