What are key points in cadida?

• Candidiasis: opportunistic infections with yeast fungi of the genus Candida, C. albicans is responsible for most pathological manifestations in humans •Candida albicans: saprophyte of the digestive and genital mucosa. Passage of yeast to a pathogenic stage depending on local factors (moisture, acidity, sugar) and / or general (immunodepression / antibiotic therapy) • Candida infections: mucous membranes ++, but C. albicans is still pathogenic when isolated , from a cutaneous lesion • Diagnosis of candidiasis: clinical. Confirmation by mycological examination in atypical cases or in certain topographies • The prophylaxis and treatment of candidiasis do not reduce to their only treatment locally or general. They must seek out triggering factors, particularly in the case of recurrent features