Bhowate, RDubey, A2004-03-172009-06-022004-03-172009-06-022004-03-17Bhowate R, Dubey A. Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis: a case report. Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 2004 Mar; 22(1): 21-3http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/114601Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis is a immuno deficiency disorder primarily due to T cell dysfunction characterized by persistent candidal infection of mucous membrane, skin, scalp and nails. Chronic mucous membrane candidiasis has an onset in infancy or childhood; the primary affected site is the oral cavity; however, lesions may occur on trunk, hands, feet and scalp. This paper describes a 12-year-old girl with candidial infection of the oral mucosa and extra oral involvement of fingers, nails, toes and intertragus area.engAntifungal Agents --therapeutic useAutoimmunityCandidiasis, Chronic Mucocutaneous --complicationsCandidiasis, Oral --drug therapyChildFemaleFoot Deformities, Acquired --drug therapyHand Deformities, Acquired --drug therapyHumansKetoconazole --therapeutic useNail Diseases --drug therapyRecurrenceCase Reports