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Angular cheilitis: A clinical and microbial study.

Nirima Oza¹, Jitendra J Doshi²

¹Department of Oral Pathology, Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry, India.

Indian Journal of Dental Research : Official Publication of Indian Society for Dental Research

|December 20, 2017

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Microorganisms like Staphylococcus aureus and Candida are frequently found in angular cheilitis lesions. This study identified four clinical types of angular cheilitis and their associated microbial flora.

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Area of Science:

Oral medicine
Dermatology
Microbiology

Background:

Angular cheilitis is a common inflammatory condition affecting the corners of the mouth.
Understanding the clinical presentation and causative microorganisms is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the clinical variations of angular cheilitis.
To identify the specific microbial pathogens involved in angular cheilitis.

Main Methods:

Clinical examination of 40 patients with angular cheilitis and 20 healthy controls.
Microbiological sampling from the angles of the mouth for microbial analysis.

Main Results:

Four clinical types of angular cheilitis were identified, with Type I being the most prevalent.
Microorganisms, including Staphylococcus aureus, Candida, and Streptococci, were isolated from 82.5% of cases.
Staphylococcus aureus was the most frequently isolated bacterium, followed by Candida species, with Candida albicans and Candida stellastodia being identified.

Conclusions:

Microbial infections are significantly associated with the development of angular cheilitis.
Specific bacterial and fungal species play a role in the pathogenesis of this condition.