Fungal infections in dentistry: clinical presentations, diagnosis, and treatment alternatives

Oral candidiasis is a common opportunistic infection that requires knowledge of the various clinical presentations and management strategies for successful treatment.Numerous local and systemic factors contribute to the development of candidiasis, and the infections can range from superficial mucocutaneous overgrowths to invasive bloodstream infections with a high mortality rate. In addition to Candida albicans, various fungal strains have been isolated from the oral cavity, including C. tropicalis, C.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research