Candidiasis (FUNGAL)

Question 1

Candidiasis is a fundal infection caused by which of the following?

1 - Trichophyton
2 - Candida albicans
3 - Microsporum
4 - Epidermophyton

Answer 1

2 - Candida albicans
- commensal in the GIT

Question 2

What is the most common place for Candidiasis to occur?

1 - torso
2 - genital areas
3 - flexura surfaces/folds
4 - oral mucosa

Answer 2

2 - genital areas
- can appear in any of these, but this is the most common

Question 3

How does Candidiasis typically present?

1 - erythematous macule
2 - papules with a central umbilication, which are up to 5 mm in diameter
3 - pustules containing blood
4 - red and white patches

Answer 3

4 - red and white patches

Question 4

Which 2 of the following are common risk factors for candidiasis?

1 - constant moist areas
2 - recent use of broad spectrum antibiotics
3 - immune suppression
4 - all of the above

Answer 4

4 - all of the above

Question 5

What is the most common treatment for candidiasis?

1 - anti-fungals
2 - anti-virals
3 - antibiotics
4 - emollients

Answer 5

1 - anti-fungals
- oral and anti-topical anti fungals
- canesten is the most common