familial candidiasis type 6
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Epidemiology
rare
Pathology
- altered immune responses & impaired clearance of fungal infections, selective against candida
Genetics
- associated with defects in IL17F
Clinical manifestations
- persistent &/or recurrent infections of the skin, nails & mucous membranes caused by organisms of the genus Candida, mainly Candida albicans