Candidiasis (Oral = Thrush)

Description: Initially painful, pruritic, red rash that progresses to fissuring & maceration.

Etiology: Yeast infection 2°; immunosuppression, DM, HIV, AIDS, prolonged antibiotic or corticosteroid use, heat & friction

Rx: Antifungal agent

Source: From Barankin B & Freiman A (2006).