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Familiar chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis


Not a rare disease Not a rare disease
Other Names:
CMC; Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis; Familial candidiasis
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The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 1334

Definition
Chronic mucocutaneous candidosis (CMC) refers to a group of heterogenous disorders characterized by persistent, debilitating and/or recurrent infections of the skin, nails, and mucus membranes, mainly with the fungal pathogen Candida albicans.

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Last updated: 10/1/2014

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

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HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal fingernail morphology
Abnormal fingernails
Abnormality of the fingernails
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0001231
Abnormal toenail morphology
Abnormality of the toenail
Abnormality of the toenails
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0008388
Broad nail
Broad fingernails
Wide fingernails
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0001821
Cheilitis
Inflammation of the lips
0100825
Erythema 0010783
Hyperkeratosis 0000962
Skin rash 0000988
Skin ulcer
Open skin sore
0200042
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal vagina morphology 0000142
Dyspareunia 0030016
Papule 0200034
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal endocardium morphology 0004306
Abnormality of dental enamel
Abnormal tooth enamel
Enamel abnormalities
Enamel abnormality
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0000682
Abnormality of temperature regulation
Poor temperature regulation
0004370
Abnormality of vision
Abnormality of sight
Vision issue
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0000504
Cough
Coughing
0012735
Feeding difficulties in infancy 0008872
Hematuria
Blood in urine
0000790
Hemoptysis
Coughing up blood
0002105
Hepatitis
Liver inflammation
0012115
Pruritus
Itching
Itchy skin
Skin itching
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0000989
Recurrent respiratory infections
Frequent respiratory infections
Multiple respiratory infections
respiratory infections, recurrent
Susceptibility to respiratory infections
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0002205
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Frequent urinary tract infections
Repeated bladder infections
Repeated urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections, recurrent
[ more ]
0000010
Seizure 0001250
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.

If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.

You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.

Healthcare Resources


Research helps us better understand diseases and can lead to advances in diagnosis and treatment. This section provides resources to help you learn about medical research and ways to get involved.

Patient Registry

  • A registry supports research by collecting of information about patients that share something in common, such as being diagnosed with Familiar chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis. The type of data collected can vary from registry to registry and is based on the goals and purpose of that registry. Some registries collect contact information while others collect more detailed medical information. Learn more about registries.

    Registries for Familiar chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis:
    European Society for Immunodeficiencies (ESID) Registry
     

These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

Where to Start

  • DermNet NZ is an online resource about skin diseases developed by the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated. DermNet NZ provides information about this condition.
  • The Merck Manual provides information on this condition for patients and caregivers. 

In-Depth Information

  • Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
  • The Merck Manual for health care professionals provides information on Familiar chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.
  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) lists the subtypes and associated genes for Familiar chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis in a table called Phenotypic Series. Each entry in OMIM includes a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.

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