The nurse is examining a 12-month-old who was brought to the clinic for persistent diaper rash.The nurse finds perianal inflammation,with bright red,scaly plaques and small papules.Satellite lesions are also present.Which of the following is the most likely cause?

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The symptoms described suggest a yeast infection (Candida albicans) which is a common cause of persistent diaper rash in young children. Impetigo may also cause diaper rash but does not cause the bright red, scaly plaques and satellite lesions. Urine and feces or infrequent diapering may contribute to diaper rash but are not the primary cause of the symptoms described.

The Nurse Is Examining a 12-Month-Old Who Was Brought to the Clinic