Commensal and pathogen: Candida albicans
Journal: Annals of Geriatric Education and Medical Sciences (Vol.4, No. 1)Publication Date: 2017-06-01
Authors : Sukhpal Kaur; Sanjeev Soni; Riponjot Singh.;
Page : 18-21
Keywords : Candidiasis; Steroids; Denture stomatitis; Angular cheilitis;
Abstract
Candida albicans is ubiquitous, dimorphic yeast which resides in oral cavity as commensal. But it also acts as pathogen under certain specific circumstances and causing most common infection of oral cavity called oral thrush. An extensive review is made to discuss various forms of candida infection, predisposing factors and management of candidal infection.
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