Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) (cont.)

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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.

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Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP

Dr. Balentine received his undergraduate degree from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. He attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in1983. He completed his internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia and his Emergency Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, where he served as chief resident.

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Candidiasis Yeast Infection Pictures

Media file 1: A moist patch of the skin surrounding the anus. (Images courtesy of Matthew C. Lambiase, DO)

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Media file 2: Condition caused by candidiasis developed within hours of birth on the hand of an otherwise healthy newborn. (Images courtesy of Matthew C. Lambiase, DO)

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Media file 3: Dry, red scaly patches of candidiasis on the penis (Images courtesy of Matthew C. Lambiase, DO)

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Media file 4: White plaques representing thrush are present inside the cheek and under the tongue. When wiped off, the plaques leave red erosive areas (Images courtesy of Matthew C. Lambiase, DO)

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Media file 5: Rash of candidiasis in the armpit (Images courtesy of Matthew C. Lambiase, DO)

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Media file 6: Candidiasis (Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD)

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Media file 7: A fingernail with candidal infection becomes red, swollen, and tender with an occasional discharge. (Images courtesy of Matthew C. Lambiase, DO)

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Media file 8: Soreness and cracks at the sides of the mouth is a frequent expression of candidal infection in the elderly. (Images courtesy of Matthew C. Lambiase, DO)