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Candidosis is an infection caused by yeasts of the genus Candida. Superficial infections of the mucous membranes and skin are common, but deep invasive disease including fungal sepsis, endocarditis and meningitis may also occur.

A disease of the lips and oral mucous membranes, caused by an infection with the fungi Candida. This disease commonly presents with white patches or plaques on the oral mucous membranes, angular cheilitis, or dysphagia. Transmission is by opportunistic transmission. Confirmation is by identification of Candida in an oral or skin sample.