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Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

Overview

Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis is an immune disorder of T cells.[1]

As its name implies, it is characterized by ass chronic candidiasis infection. However, it can also be associated with other types of infections, such as human papilloma virus.[2]

An association with chromosome 2 has been identified.[3]

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

Skin

Face
Oral
Nails
Lower Extremity


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