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Cutaneous candidiasis caused by Candida albicans in a young non-immunosuppressed patient: an unusual presentation
| Content Provider | SAGE Publishing |
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| Author | Palese, Enzo Nudo, Maurizio Zino, Grazia Devirgiliis, Valeria Carbotti, Mattia Cinelli, Eleonora Rodio, Donatella Maria Bressan, Alessia Prezioso, Carla Ambrosi, Cecilia Scribano, Daniela Pietropaolo, Valeria Fioriti, Daniela Panasiti, Vincenzo |
| Copyright Year | 2018 |
| Abstract | Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus Candida. There are over 20 species of Candida yeasts that can cause infection in humans, the most common of which is Candida albicans. Candida yeasts normally reside in the intestinal tract and can be found on mucous membranes and skin without causing infection. However, under immunocompromised conditions, Candida can cause significant infections in susceptible patients. Herein, we report a peculiar presentation of a C. albicans cutaneous infection in an immunocompetent young subject. This case widens our knowledge on the C. albicans infections both in terms of host susceptibility and cutaneous manifestations. |
| Related Links | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2058738418781368?download=true |
| ISSN | 03946320 |
| Volume Number | 32 |
| Journal | International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology (IJI) |
| e-ISSN | 20587384 |
| DOI | 10.1177/2058738418781368 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Sage Publications UK |
| Publisher Date | 2018-06-08 |
| Publisher Place | London |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | © The Author(s) 2018 |
| Subject Keyword | Candida albicans cutaneous candidiasis mycotic infection |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Immunology and Allergy Pharmacology Immunology |
