1. a fungal infection caused by Candida yeast, commonly affecting the mouth, throat, or genital areas
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor diagnosed her with oral candidiasis after examining the white patches in her mouth.
• Antibiotics can sometimes lead to candidiasis by disrupting the body’s natural bacterial balance.
• Vaginal candidiasis is a common condition that affects many women.
• The immunocompromised patient developed severe candidiasis requiring antifungal treatment.
• Proper hygiene can help prevent recurrent candidiasis infections.
• The pediatrician treated the baby’s candidiasis with a gentle antifungal medication.