A Cross sectional Study on Clinicomycological Aspects of Mucocutaneous Candidiasis in a Tertiary Care Center
Journal Title: International Journal of Dermatology and Clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Candida is an ubiquitious organism causing superficial fungal infections that are commonly encountered in clinical practice. The knowledge of the change in the epidemiology, clinical spectrum and antifungal susceptibility may aid for the appropriate treatment decisions.
Authors and Affiliations
S Mohan, R Madhu, C Janaki
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