Oral Candidosis

2008 ◽  
pp. 99-99
Author(s):  
Gautam Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Oral Candidosis

Serum interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) in chronic oral candidosis

1998 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 269-273
Author(s):  
SZKARADKIEWICZ ◽  
SZPONAR ◽  
KRZEMINSKA-JASKOWIAK ◽  
TUECKA
Keyword(s):  
Interferon Gamma ◽  
Ifn Gamma ◽  
Oral Candidosis

Candida spp. In linear gingival erythema lesions in HIV- infeceted children: reports of six cases

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maristela Barbosa Portela,
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Predictive Marker ◽  
Etiologic Agent ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Oral Manifestation ◽  
Oral Candidosis ◽  
Positive Growth ◽  
Microbiological Analyses

Linear gingival erythema (LGE), formally referred as HIV-gingivitis, is the most common form of HIV-associated periodontal disease in HIV-infection. These lesions were recently evaluated as a possible form of erythematous oral candidosis, mainly caused by Candida albicans. Other species are also being associated such as C. tropicalis, C. stellatoidea, C. krusei, C. parapsilosis, C. glabrata and C. dubliniensis, that was identified in some HIV-infected subjects. This case report demonstrates the presence of typical LGE lesions in six HIV-infected children, also investigates the etiologic agent by microbiological exams and correlates this oral manifestation with patients’ systemic conditions. Microbiological analyses showed positive growth for Candida spp in all patients, all of whom had severe imunessupression. After antifungal medication, the regression of lesions could be note. The presence of LGE in pediatric patients with AIDS may indicate its feature as a predictive marker in progression of HIV-infection in children.

scholarly journals Candida esophagitis: species distribution and risk factors for infection

2008 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 261-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimas Alexandre Kliemann ◽  
Alessandro Comarú Pasqualotto ◽  
Maicon Falavigna ◽  
Thiane Giaretta ◽  
Luiz Carlos Severo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Species Distribution ◽  
Mixed Infection ◽  
Candida Species ◽  
Medical Centre ◽  
Oral Candidosis ◽  
Candida Esophagitis ◽  
Predisposing Conditions

Although Candida albicans is the main cause of fungal esophagitis, other species such as C. tropicalis, C. krusei and C. stellatoidea have also been implicated. Several studies have identified risk factors for C. albicans esophagitis. However, data for non-C. albicans species is still sparse. The aim of this study was to determine the etiology of Candida esophagitis in our medical centre over an 18-month period. Additionally, we aimed to investigate predisposing conditions for esophageal candidosis caused by different Candida species. A total of 21,248 upper gastroscopies were performed in Santa Casa Complexo Hospitalar between January 2005 and July 2006. The prevalence of Candida esophagitis was 0.74% (n = 158). C. albicans caused the vast majority of infections (96.2%), followed by C. tropicalis (2.5%), C. lusitaniae (0.6%) and C. glabrata (0.6%). There were 81 women (51.3%) and 77 men (48.7%). No case of mixed infection occurred. Concomitant oral candidosis was documented for 10.8% (n = 17). Most of cases (55.1%) involved outpatients. Around one fifth of patients in our cohort had no identifiable risk factors for esophageal candidosis (20.8%). Since nearly all infections were caused by C. albicans we were not able to determine risk factors for esophagitis caused by other Candida species.

scholarly journals Isolation of Candida Species from the Oral Cavity and Fingertips of Complete Denture Wearers

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 712-716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suresh Nagaral ◽  
Raviraj G Desai ◽  
Vikas Kamble ◽  
Anand Kumar G Patil
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Complete Denture ◽  
The Body ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Identification System ◽  
Denture Stomatitis ◽  
Oral Rinse ◽  
Oral Candidosis ◽  
Candidal Colonization

ABSTRACT Background Wearing a dental prosthesis is known to increase oral candidal colonization and predispose the wearer to oral candidosis. Denture wearers frequently use fingers to take the prosthesis out of their mouth. Oral Candida, if present may contaminate wearer's finger. The objective of this study was to investigate the simultaneous candidal colonization of oral cavity and fingertips of complete denture wearers. Materials and methods A total of 25 apparently healthy male subjects who had worn complete dentures for at least 1 year were selected. Information about each patient's denture age, denture hygiene, handling, and wearing habits, and hand washing habits after denture handling were be obtained. Intraoral examination of all the patients was done. For microbiological examination samples were collected from the fingertip and oral rinse of each patient. Candida species were identified with use of germ tube test and commercially available yeast identification system. Data was statistically analyzed. Significance was set at p < 0.05. Results It was found that frequency of hand washing, denture handling and denture stomatitis with respect to fingertip candidal isolation was not statistically significant. But poor denture hygiene and denture stomatitis with respect to oral candidal colonization was statistically significant. Conclusion Denture wearers with oral Candida had a higher prevalence of Candida contamination on their fingers. Patients with removable prostheses should be informed about the importance of proper prosthesis and personal hygiene and the possibility of microbial contamination of the hands and other parts of the body. How to cite this article Nagaral S, Desai RG, Kamble V, Patil AKG. Isolation of Candida Species from the Oral Cavity and Fingertips of Complete Denture Wearers. J Contemp Dent Pract 2014;15(6):712-716.

Candida parapsilosis. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].

1986 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Candida Parapsilosis ◽  
Bovine Mastitis ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Laboratory Animals ◽  
Drug Abusers ◽  
Blood Culture Isolate ◽  
Oral Candidosis ◽  
Culture Isolate ◽  
Opportunistic Human Pathogen

Abstract A description is provided for Candida parapsilosis. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. DISEASE: Candida parapsilosis is an opportunistic human pathogen which may cause both superficial and systemic candidosis in the compromised host. Although less common than C. albicans, it has been associated with vaginitis, peritonitis, oral candidosis, urinary tract infection, septicaemia and endocarditis and represents approximately 5 to 10% of clinical yeast isolates. Meunier-Carpenter isolated C. parapsilosis from 13 out of 82 cancer patients with candidaemia (Am. J. Med. 71: 368-370, 1981). Candida parapsilosis appears to play an important role in the incidence of Candida endocarditis. Odds (1979) in a review of 112 cases found 25.8% due to C. parapsilosis, 54.8% to C. albicans and the remainder to a variety of other yeasts. There appears to be a link between C. parapsilosis endocarditis and intra-venous drug abuse. Reisberg found this organism to be the most common blood culture isolate from drug abusers (Prog. Cardiovasc. Dis. 22: 193-204, 1976) and it has also been isolated from heroin syringes used by drug abusers (Brandstett et al., JAMA 243: 1073, 1980. Isolates from animals appear to be rare, although the organism has been implicated in cases of bovine mastitis. Candida parapsilosis has been shown to cause gastrointestinal overgrowth in antibiotic treated mice, resulting in spread to visceral organs (Kennedy, Sabouraudia 21: 27-33, 1983) and to be lethal to alloxan treated mice (Andriole et al., Yale. J. Biol. Med. 35: 96-112, 1962), however attempts to infect untreated mice have failed. Equivocal results have been obtained in attempts to produce skin lesions in laboratory animals. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Probably worldwide. Reported from Africa (Egypt, Mozambique, Nigeria and South Africa); Asia (Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Japan, Kuwait, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand); Australasia and Oceania (Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, New Zealand and Hawaii); Europe (most countries); North America (Canada, Cuba, El Salvador and USA); South America (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Venezuela).

Diabetes mellitus as a contributory factor in oral candidosis

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 455-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. S. Soysa ◽  
L. P. Samaranayake ◽  
A. N. B. Ellepola
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Contributory Factor ◽  
Oral Candidosis

scholarly journals Candida and Oral Candidosis—A Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (02) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Sachidananda Mallya ◽  
Shrikara Mallya
Keyword(s):  
Opportunistic Infection ◽  
Oral Candidiasis ◽  
Normal Component ◽  
Acrylic Resin ◽  
Candida Infection ◽  
Host Cells ◽  
Yeast Cells ◽  
Drug Abusers ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Oral Candidosis

AbstractOral candidiasis (also called candidosis) is an opportunistic infection affecting the oral mucosa. These lesions are very common and caused by yeast Candida albicans. C. albicans are normal component of oral microflora and around 30 to 50% carry these organisms. The rate of carriage increases with advancing age of the patient. C. albicans are recovered from patient’s mouth over the age of 60 years. Other species such as C. glabrata, C. tropicalis, C. guilliermondii, and C. krusei are infrequently but consistently isolated. Oral candidosis can be classified into primary and secondary candidiasis. The factors involved in the pathogenicity of C. albicans have been reviewed. The pathogenesis of different biotypes and strains of C. albicans varies. A relationship has been suggested between the adherence of C. albicans to surfaces and its ability to colonize and cause disease. An important aspect of the pathogenicity of C. albicans may be its nonspecific affinity and binding to acrylic resin and other plastics. The factors affecting adhesion of yeasts, related to yeast cells, related to host cells and environmental factors, and the main factors which increase the susceptibility of oral candidiasis have been reviewed. The different types of oral lesions, their identification by different methods, management, and treatment of oral candidiasis also have been highlighted.Oral candidosis as a common opportunistic infection has gained importance after the discovery of human immunodeficiency virus infection. Candidiasis was always an endogenous infection. There are few cases of exogenous infection in intravenous drug abusers and contact lens users. Esophageal candidiasis is the earliest and most cases of lesions seen in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patient. The diagnosis and reporting of oral candidiasis should be done with utmost care. The finding of yeast cells in large numbers and presence of pseudohyphae indicate invasion and causative agent of infection. The diagnosis of Candida infection can be confirmed by various techniques and recently discovered advanced methods.The confirmation of Candida infection depends on clinical diagnosis, proper collection of specimen, and careful evaluation in methodology and reporting.

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