<prompt> A 42 yr old engineer developed redness of the glans and radial fissuring of the prepuce 2 weeks ago. A potassium hydroxide preparation of scrapings from the glans showed pseudohyphae and buds. Which one of the following systemic illness should he be screened for?Pulmonary tuberculosisDiabetes mellitusSystemic candidiasisChronic renal failure  <response>: Visualization of pseudohyphae so candidiasis and DM is a predisposing factor for it. Candidiasis Predisposing factors or conditions especially for disseminated form: DM Antibacterial agents Indwelling urinary catheters Parenteral glucocoicoids Neutropenia Abdominal and thoracic surgery Immunocompromised state Patients with severe burns low-bih-weight neonates persons using illicit IV drugs 