infections
Candidiasis
Symptoms of Candidiasis
Infection of the mouth (thrush) causes the following: Creamy, white, painful patches inside the mouth Cracking at the corners of the mouth (cheilitis) A red, painful, smooth tongue In candidiasis of the mouth, white, painful patches form in the mouth—for example, under dentures (top photo) or on the tongue (bottom photo). Images courtesy of Jonathan Ship, MD. In candidiasis of the mouth, white, painful patches may form on the inside of the lips. © Springer Science+Business Media In candidiasis of the mouth, white, painful patches may form on the tongue. © Springer Science+Business Media Patches in the esophagus cause pain or difficulty swallowing. When the skin is infected, a burning rash develops. Some types of Diaper rash (diaper dermatitis) are caused by If the infection spreads to other parts of the body, it is more serious. It can cause fever, a heart murmur, enlargement of the spleen, dangerously low blood pressure ( Shock ), and decreased urine production. An infection of the retina and inner parts of the eye can cause blindness. If the infection is severe, several organs may stop functioning, and death can occur. 