Candidiasis Thrush, yeast infection

Candidiasis
  • History / PE:
    Soft, white plaques
  • Diagnosis:
    Clinical suspicion
    Budding yeast and/or pseudohyphae (KOH)
  • Treatment:
    Nystatin suspension, clotrimazole tablets, or fluconazole
    Fluconazole (candidal esophagitis)
  • Risk Factors:
    Antibiotic use
    Immunocompromised
    Denture use



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August 7th 2010