Oral candidiasis: pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment strategies

J Calif Dent Assoc. 2013 Apr;41(4):263-8.

Abstract

Oral candidiasis is a clinical fungal infection that is the most common opportunistic infection affecting the human oral cavity. This article reviews the pathogenesis, clinical presentations, diagnosis and treatmentstrategies for oral candidiasis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Candida albicans
  • Candidiasis, Oral / complications
  • Candidiasis, Oral / drug therapy*
  • Candidiasis, Oral / etiology
  • Candidiasis, Oral / pathology*
  • Cranial Irradiation / adverse effects
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Opportunistic Infections
  • Stomatitis, Denture / complications

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Immunosuppressive Agents