Candidal balanitis,the infection of the penis with the yeast-like fungus Candida albicans. The usually superficial infection may occur in moist areas of the body,such as the skin folds,mouth,respiratory tract and genitals; that of the mouth and vagina is popularly known as thrush. The infection may rarely spread throughout the body. The condition may develop in patients receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics. Candidiasis of the vagina & penis may be transmitted through sexual contact & re-infection is likely unless both partners are treated simultaneously. Treatment is with antibiotics such as nystatin or clotrimazole | |
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