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Oral candidiasis.

A Akpan1, R Morgan

  • 1Arrowe Park Hospital NHS Trust, Upton, Wirral, UK. asang@doctors.org.uk

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|August 20, 2002
PubMed
Summary
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Oral candidiasis, often caused by Candida albicans overgrowth, is a common oral infection. Management includes antifungal treatment, with prophylaxis beneficial for high-risk individuals, leading to a generally good prognosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Mycology

Background:

  • Oral candidiasis is an opportunistic infection caused by Candida species overgrowth, most commonly Candida albicans.
  • Incidence is influenced by age and various predisposing factors.
  • Classified into acute, chronic, and angular cheilitis, with numerous risk factors identified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the epidemiology, risk factors, and management of oral candidiasis.
  • To highlight the role of antifungal treatment and prophylaxis in managing this common infection.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on oral candidiasis.
  • Clinical examination and patient history taking.
  • Laboratory analysis for specific cases.

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  • Antifungal treatment and prophylaxis strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified key risk factors: impaired salivary function, medications, dentures, diet, smoking, diabetes, and immunosuppression.
    • Management involves diagnosis, antifungal therapy, and in some cases, laboratory confirmation.
    • Antifungal prophylaxis effectively reduces infection incidence and severity in high-risk populations.

    Conclusions:

    • Oral candidiasis is a prevalent condition with diverse risk factors and clinical presentations.
    • Effective management strategies, including targeted antifungal treatments and prophylaxis, are available.
    • The prognosis for most oral candidiasis cases is favorable with appropriate care.