title: When candida turns deadly.
abstract: Thrush, diaper rash, and vaginal yeast infection are all common manifestations of candida. But for the immunocompromised patient, this common fungal species can cause a host of problems, including life-threatening infections.
authors.forename: Stephnee
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Randolph
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002176:Candida albicans; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D016469:Fungemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000382:microbiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents