A fungous infection caused by a member of the genus Candida,especially Candida albicans,that can involve various parts of the body,such as the skin and mucous membranes.

• 念珠菌病一种念珠菌所导致的海绵状的感染，尤指假丝酵母，这种感染可能发生于身体的各部位，如皮肤和粘膜等。