*Corresponding author:
Sumit Bhateja, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Manav Rachna Dental College, IndiaReceived: August 21, 2018; Published: August 27, 2018
DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.08.001649
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Oral candidiasis is an opportunistic infection of the oral cavity caused by the overgrowth of Candida species, usually of C. albicans. Candida species are present as commensal organisms of the oral micro biota in about 20-60% of normal human population. The present article discusses about most common fungal infection of the oral cavity.
Keywords: Candidosis; Candida Albicans; Oral cavity
Abbreviations: APECED: Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy Candidosis Ectodermal Dystrophy; AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; HIV: Human Immune Deficiency Virus; SCID: Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Syndrome; CHS: Chronic Hyperplastic Candidosis; MRG: Median Rhomboid Glossitis
Abstract | Introduction | Classification of Candidiasis | Clinical Presentation | Chronic Hyperplastic Candidiasis (CHC) | Local Predisposing Factors | Systemic Predisposing Factors [5] | Clinical Manifestations Diagnosis Management Antifungal Treatment References |