Infectious Diseases

The following cases review the current diagnostic challenges associated with pediatric tuberculosis (TB) and the recommended anti-TB treatment protocol.

Oral candidiasis, or thrush, can be related to poor dentition or immunosuppression, particularly as a result of oral corticosteroid use.

Maceration or scale between isolated web spaces of the fingers suggests erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica (interdigital candidiasis).

Oral candidiasis, or thrush, can be related to poor dentition or immunosuppression, particularly as a result of oral corticosteroid use.

Maceration or scale between isolated web spaces of the fingers suggests erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica (interdigital candidiasis).

Fungal folliculitis can occur if a superficial fungal infection is treated with topical corticosteroids.

Fungal folliculitis can occur if a superficial fungal infection is treated with topical corticosteroids.

Candidal infection can also occur at the lateral angles of the mouth; it causes erosions and breakdown of the skin.

Candidal infection can also occur at the lateral angles of the mouth; it causes erosions and breakdown of the skin.