title: Candidiasis seminar.
abstract: This is a review of candidiasis from its historical, epidemiologic aspect through the laboratory diagnoses, precipitating factors and the more common diseases caused by Candida. Therapeutic modalities available are listed and specific guidelines for therapy are demonstrated.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology; D002179:Candidiasis, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000175:diagnosis; D002181:Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / Q000175:diagnosis; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D007153:Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents