Immunologic characterization of patients with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis disease

Clin Case Rep. 2018 Dec 4;7(1):180-185. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1946. eCollection 2019 Jan.

Abstract

Even if initial immunologic screen is normal, a high index of suspicion for immunodeficiency should guide the evaluation and management of patients with recurrent episodes of mucocutaneous candidiasis. Although rare, a diagnosis of chronic mucocutaneous disease should always be considered in order to improve their outcome.

Keywords: Candida; IL‐17; chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis disease; chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis syndrome.

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