Yeast Infection of the Skin and Mucous Membranes: Diagnosis & Tests (Cutaneous Candidiasis)

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Yeast Infection of the Skin and Mucous Membranes

Alternate Names : Cutaneous Candidiasis

Yeast Infection of the Skin and Mucous Membranes | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the infection diagnosed?

A yeast infectiion is suspected when the healthcare provider sees the distinctive rash, or the thick white pasty residue it generates. The diagnosis can be confirmed with a scraping of the skin or residue that shows the yeast organisms.

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Author: Lynn West, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 08/01/01

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