Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis

Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis is a rare entity characterized by isolated defective immunity against candida infection. It manifests with resistant and relapsing superficial candida infection affecting skin, hair, nails, and mucosae. Although serious invasive disease is uncommon, this condition p...

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Published in:Indian journal of paediatric dermatology 2018-07, Vol.19 (3), p.248-250
Main Authors: Sasidharanpillai, Sarita, Riyaz, Najeeba, Supriya, Nilambur, Aravindan, Karumathil, Bindu, Valiyaveettil, Simin, Muhammedkutty, Govindaraj, Geeta
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Candidiasis
Case studies
Child
chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis
Dosage and administration
Drug therapy
Infectious skin diseases
Itraconazole
Pediatric diseases
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Summary:Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis is a rare entity characterized by isolated defective immunity against candida infection. It manifests with resistant and relapsing superficial candida infection affecting skin, hair, nails, and mucosae. Although serious invasive disease is uncommon, this condition produces considerable morbidity in the affected. Long-term antifungal treatment is the preferred option. We report a 3½-year-old female child who presented with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis and who showed a gradual response to long-term treatment with itraconazole.
ISSN:2319-7250
2319-7269
DOI:10.4103/ijpd.IJPD_54_17