An
infection with a
fungus of the
Candida family, generally
Candida albicans; it most commonly involves the skin (dermatocandidiasis), oral
mucosa (
thrush), respiratory tract (bronchocandidiasis) and vagina (vaginitis). Candidiasis of the esophagus, trachea, bronchi or lungs is an indicator disease for
AIDS. See also
Fungus;
Thrush.