The nurse is examining 12-month-old Amy, who was brought to the clinic for persistent diaper rash. The nurse finds perianal inflammation with satellite lesions that cross the inguinal folds. This is most likely caused by which of the following?

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The description of perianal inflammation with satellite lesions that cross the inguinal folds is characteristic of a Candida albicans (yeast) infection, commonly known as diaper rash caused by yeast. This type of rash is distinct from irritation caused by impetigo, urine and feces, or infrequent diapering due to its specific appearance and location.

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