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. 1979 Sep;55(647):611–614. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.55.647.611

Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.

N Rosman
PMCID: PMC2425665  PMID: 392477

Abstract

The pathogenesis of chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis is surveyed. Treatment comprises topical antifungal treatment which is insufficient, systemic antifungal treatment which is often followed by a rapid relapse, and specific immunotherapy with live tissue or transfer factor. Combination of systemic antifungal therapy and immunotherapy seems to be the most promising approach. However, no permanent cure has so far been achieved.

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