Definitions for "Oral candidiasis"
A common localised fungal infection of the inside of the mouth that is characterised by the formation of a smooth, creamy white or yellow plaque, but when wiped away the underlying mucosa tissue is red. It is associated with a decreased host defense caused by a variety of different drug therapies, systemic diseases, and local changes in the oral cavity.
a fungal infection of the mouth, usually caused by Candida albicans, which typically appears as white or red patches on the oral mucosa, tongue, palate or back of the throat. Types include pseudomembranous candidiasis (thrush) characterized by removable white plaques, acute atrophic candidiasis and chronic atrophic candidiasis (angular cheilitis).
Yeast infection of the mouth and throat caused by the fungus Candida albicans; also known as thrush. Yeast organisms are part of the germs normally found in various parts of the body. They ordinarily do not cause any symptoms. See the entire definition of Oral candidiasis