Cutaneous candidosis in immunosuppressed patients

One-hundred patients with candidosis of the skin, mucous membranes and nail plates (confirmed by cultivation) were examined. Topical or systemic antimycotic treatment was successful in 58 patients, After a complete evaluation, 42 patients were found to suffer from factors supporting candidosis - diabetes mellitus (12). anemia (3) and various local factors (10 patients) 27 patients showed a deficiency in cell-mediated immunity. In addition to intensive antimycotic therapy. successful treatment is affected by the actual immunity level and can be ensured by efficient immunomodulation treatment of immunodeficiency.