this term is used to describe a rare, heterogeneous group of syndromes in which affected individuals with congenital, endocrinological or immunological disorders develop recurrent or persistent mucosal, cutaneous or nail infections with Candida albicans
CMC often has an onset in infancy or childhood
the initial affected site is the mouth - however lesions may occur on the trunk, hands, feet and scalp
in general, patients seldom develop deep-seated Candida infections
treatment of candidiasis is with short courses of oral antifungals - relapse of candidiasis is common - remission has been achieved with treatment with oral ketoconazole
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