noun
- Plural of candidiasis; infections caused by Candida fungi, commonly affecting the mouth, throat, skin, or genital areas.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Plural form
Examples
- Candidiases are common fungal infections that can occur in immunocompromised patients.
- The doctor diagnosed multiple candidiases in the patient's oral cavity.
- Antifungal medications are typically prescribed to treat candidiases.
- Candidiases of the skin often appear as red, itchy rashes in warm, moist areas.
- Recurrent candidiases may indicate an underlying immune system problem.