Oral candidiasis, also referred to as thrush, is a fungal infection called mycosis of any of the yeasts of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common. Candidiasis includes infections that range from superficial, such as oral thrush and vaginitis, to systemic and potentially life-threatening diseases.

References

  1. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (www.wikipedia.org).
  2. Medical dictionary by Farlex (www.thefreedictionary.com).

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The masculine gender may have been more used in the article, but without prejudice, to make reading easier.

Category dental problems

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