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Update on oral candidosis.

Sharon Arkell1, Andrea Shinnick

  • 1Clinical Skills Division, School of Nursing Studies, University of Central England, Birmingham.

Nursing Times
|January 7, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Oral candidosis, or thrush, is a common yeast infection caused by Candida albicans. This fungus primarily affects the mouth

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Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Oral Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Oral candidosis, commonly known as oral thrush, is a frequent opportunistic infection.
  • It is typically caused by the yeast fungus Candida albicans.
  • This infection affects the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, including the tongue, palate, cheeks, and lips.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the etiology and common presentation of oral candidosis.
  • To highlight the causative agent, Candida albicans.
  • To note the similarity of the causative organism to that of vaginal yeast infections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing knowledge on oral candidosis.
  • Identification of the primary causative agent.
  • Description of the affected oral sites.

Main Results:

  • Candida albicans is the predominant fungal species responsible for oral candidosis.
  • The infection commonly manifests on the tongue, palate, cheeks, and lips.
  • The same organism, Candida albicans, is also a common cause of vaginal yeast infections.

Conclusions:

  • Oral candidosis is a well-characterized fungal infection.
  • Candida albicans is the key pathogen.
  • Understanding the etiology aids in recognizing and managing this common oral condition.

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