Candida infection, commonly called Thrush.Encyclopedia Entry for Candidiasis :Candidiasis - Candidosis- Moniliasis- infection of the mucous membranes (mouth, esophagus, vagina) caused by the yeast Candida albicans.Encyclopedia Entry for Candidiasis :Candidiasis (Moniliasis; Thrush). Source of disease: usually Candida albicans and other Candida species