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candidosis see candidiasis. candidiasis, candidosis infection by fungi of the genus Candida, generally C. albicans. Three specific syndromes are recorded as being caused by C. albicans: (1) mycotic stomatitis of baby pigs which can spread to the lower alimentary tract and cause fatal enteritis; (2) chronic pneumonia in cattle in feedlots; (3) thrush-like lesions in the mouth of many species and esophagus, crop, proventriculus and gizzard of birds. Many other secondary infections occur, e.g. keratoconjunctivitis, stomatitis, bovine mastitis, esophagitis and ulcerative dermatitis in dogs. Candida is a common pathogen in immunosuppressed dogs or cats. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Oral cancers, smoker's keratosis or pigmentation changes, predisposes to periodontal disease, ie acute necrotizing gingivitis, candidosis, and xerostomia. : phenotypic and molecular characterisation of a novel species associated with oral candidosis in HIV-infected individuals. The researchers concluded that the topical application of amphotericin B in combination with US was an appropriate treatment for patients with candidosis. |
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