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Candidiasis: Red and White Manifestations in the Oral Cavity
John W Hellstein1, Cindy L Marek2,3
1Department of Oral Pathology Radiology and Medicine, The University of Iowa College of Dentistry, S386 Dental Science Building, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA. john-hellstein@uiowa.edu.
Abstract:
Candidiasis is a very common malady in the head neck region. This review will concentrate on intraoral, pharyngeal and perioral manifestations and treatment. A history of the origins associated with candidiasis will be introduced. In addition, oral conditions associated with candidiasis will be mentioned and considered. The various forms of oral and maxillofacial candidiasis will be reviewed to include pseudomembranous, acute, chronic, median rhomboid glossitis, perioral dermatitis, and angular cheilitis. At the end of this review the clinician will be better able to diagnose and especially treat candidal overgrowth of the oral facial region. Of particular interest to the clinician are the various treatment modalities with appropriate considerations for side effects.
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