HealthJuly 17, 2026
candidiasis
/ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/
Definition
An infection caused by the Candida species of fungi, ranging from localized surface conditions like thrush to severe, systemic invasive infections.
Etymology
The term is derived from 'Candida', the name of the genus of fungi (from the Latin 'candidus' meaning 'shining white'), combined with the Greek suffix '-iasis', which denotes a pathological state or disease.
In the news
The article uses the term to categorize fungal infections that are becoming increasingly difficult to treat due to the development of antifungal resistance. It highlights that both common surface infections and life-threatening invasive forms are impacted by this trend.
Antimicrobial resistance
Read the full article ↗World Health Organization (WHO)