Moniliasis (Noun)
Meaning
An infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with moniliasis, a fungal infection that caused severe itching and redness in the affected area.
- Moniliasis is a common infection in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS or undergoing chemotherapy.
- The doctor prescribed an antifungal medication to treat the moniliasis that had developed in the patient's mouth.
- The warm and humid climate made it an ideal breeding ground for the fungus that caused moniliasis, leading to a high incidence of the infection in the region.
- If left untreated, moniliasis can lead to serious complications, including the spread of the infection to other parts of the body.