Table 2.
Types of infection described for candidiasis and its respective places of occurrence.
| Type of candidiasis | Location of occurrence |
|---|---|
| Mucocutaneous | Oral, vaginal, penile (balanitis).32, 33, 34 |
| Cutaneous | Moisturized parts of body: areas close to breast, armpits, fold of groin and under the nails.35 |
| Systemic (candidemia) | Visceral dissemination: lungs, meninges, kidney, bladder, joints, liver, heart and eyes.5 |