Candidiasis, Invasive

**Definition:** An important nosocomial fungal infection with species of the genus CANDIDA, most frequently CANDIDA ALBICANS. Invasive candidiasis occurs when candidiasis goes beyond a superficial infection and manifests as CANDIDEMIA, deep tissue infection, or disseminated disease with deep organ involvement.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.150.703.160.175 - C01.150.703.492.500