ABSTRACT
Oral candidosis is characterized by whitish removable plaques, sometimes erosions, and erythema. Chronic mucocutaneous candidosis is characterized by recurrent or persistent symptomatic mucocutaneous infections caused by Candida spp., affecting the (finger) nails, skin, oral cavity, and genital mucosa. Patients commonly present with itchy, erythematous circular or ovoid patches and plaques on the exposed skin. Systemic immunosuppression including HIV-infection is the major risk factor. These, sometimes life-threatening, infections are seen more in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Systemic endemic mycoses occur after the inhalation of fungal spores, while the cutaneous endemic mycoses enter the host via traumatic inoculation into the skin. Fungal infections are commonly seen worldwide and in all ages. The spectrum of fungal infections ranges from superficial cutaneous to deep skin and soft tissue infections and systemic, potentially life-threatening disorders.
