Perianal candidiasis
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Perianal candidiasis is a skin condition caused by infection by Candida albicans
, and may present as pruritus ani
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Candida albicans
Candida albicans is a diploid fungus that grows both as yeast and filamentous cells and a causal agent of opportunistic oral and genital infections in humans. Systemic fungal infections including those by C...
, and may present as pruritus ani
Pruritus ani
Pruritus ani is the irritation of the skin at the exit of the rectum, known as the anus, causing the desire to scratch. The intensity of anal itching increases from moisture, pressure, and rubbing caused by clothing and sitting...
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