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What is Mucosal candidiasis is caused by and explain in detail?
(A) Candida albicans # Mucosal Candidiasis> Candidosis describes a group of yeastlike fungal infections involving the skin and mucous membranes.> Infection is caused by Candida species, typically, Candida albicans.> Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis (thrush)> Thrush may be observed in healthy neonates or in persons in whom antibiotics, corticosteroids, or xerostomia disturb the oral microflora.> Oropharyngeal thrush occasionally complicates the use of corticosteroid inhalers.> Immune defects, especially HIV infection, immunosuppressive treatment, leukemias, lymphomas, cancer, and diabetes, may predispose patients to candidal infection.