Age alone is not usually sufficient for the development of disease due
to Candida, but it appears to be associated with increased morbidity
and mortality. Mucocutaneous Candida infections such as thrush and den
ture stomatitis are associated with local and mechanical factors. A ra
re and sight-threatening complication of cataract surgery is Candida e
ndophthalmitis. Systemic Candida infections are becoming more common d
ue to increasing use of immunosuppressive drugs and the increasing ris
k of nosocomial candidiasis in the intensive care unit. Candiduria is
increasingly common in older patients with diabetes mellitus, indwelli
ng urinary catheters, and a history of antibiotic therapy.