What is moniliasis commonly known as?

Moniliasis is commonly known as a yeast infection. This condition is primarily caused by the overgrowth of the fungus Candida, which is a type of yeast that naturally resides in the body. When conditions favor an increase in Candida—such as disruption of the normal flora or changes in pH—it can lead to an infection characterized by symptoms like itching, irritation, and abnormal discharge.

While other types of infections are referred to in the choices—viral, parasite, and bacterial—these pertain to different pathogens and mechanisms of infection that do not align with the characteristics of moniliasis. A viral infection involves viruses, which replicate inside living cells, and a parasite infection involves organisms that live on or in a host, causing harm. Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria, single-celled organisms, and are treated with antibiotics. Understanding that moniliasis specifically involves fungal elements is crucial for recognizing its place within the broader context of infectious diseases.