Yeast infection in moist, occluded areas of the skin and mucous membranes is:
A) dermatomycosis.
B) onychomycosis.
C) candidiasis.
D) impetigo.

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Yeast infection in moist, occluded areas of the skin and mucous membranes is referred to as candidiasis. Option A is a general term for fungal infections of the skin, while option B refers specifically to fungal infections of the nails. Option D is a bacterial skin infection.

Yeast Infection in Moist, Occluded Areas of the Skin and Mucous