Clinical and microbiological diagnosis of oral candidiasis

Clinical and microbiological diagnosis of oral candidiasis

INTRODUCTION Candidiasis or oral candidiasis is the most frequent mucocutaneous mycosis of the oral cavity. It is produced by the genus Candida, which is found in the oral cavity of 53% of the general population as a common commensal organism. One hundred and fifty species have been isolated in the oral cavity, and 80% of the isolates correspond to Candida albicans, which can colonize the oral ...

etiology, significance, diagnosis and treatment of bruxiam

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Comparison of oral hygiene diagnosis using oral clinical examination and photography based on global oral health scale

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The present study aims in assessing the compliance in diagnosis of oral hygiene by means of clinical examination, oral photography, and Global Oral Health Scale criteria.METHODS: The total number of 100 patients referring to the school of dentistry was examined regarding the teeth decay, cavities, as well as gum and periodontal conditions. Finally, 20 patients were selected ...

Oral candidiasis.

Oral candidiasis is a common opportunistic infection of the oral cavity caused by an overgrowth of Candida species, the commonest being Candida albicans. The incidence varies depending on age and certain predisposing factors. There are three broad groupings consisting of acute candidiasis, chronic candidiasis, and angular cheilitis. Risk factors include impaired salivary gland function, drugs, ...

Infant Feeding Pattern and Frequency of Oral Candidiasis