Autosomal recessive candidiasis familial chronic mucocutaneous
Overview
Type of disease: Rare Condition or Disease
A rare, genetic primary immunodeficiency characterized by increased susceptibility to fungal infections, typically manifesting as recurrent, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, systemic candidiasis with meningoencephalitis, and deep dermatophystosis with dermatophytes invading skin, hair, nails, lymph nodes, and brain, resulting in erythematosquamous lesions, nodular subcutaneous or ulcerative infiltrations, severe onychomycosis, and lymphadenopathy.
Support Organizations
- PID UK General Support Organization
- Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula Support General Support Organization
- Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) General Support Organization