Candidiasis (kan-dih-DY-uh-siss) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Candidiasis (kan-dih-DY-uh-siss)? A condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist skin areas of the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune system, but can be a side effect of chemotherapy or treatment with antibiotics. Thrush usually affect

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