Candida albicans is a harmless commensal yeast which becomes pathogenic when environmental changes trigger the virulence factors of the organism. Hence Candida species are opportunistic pathogens in susceptible individuals. Oral infection caused by C. albicans known as oral candidiasis or candidosis. However, C. albicans exist in the mouths of 80% of healthy individuals. Any alteration in the environment of oral cavity can change the presence of candida from commensal to pathogenic. This translation in the status of candida is due to many predisposing factors. In the past, oral candidiasis was thought to affect mainly elderly and very young population. Recently, the incidence of oral candidiasis increased greatly with the intensification of HIV infection and immunosuppressive chemotherapy (1, 2). Oral candidiasis colonize 5% to 7% of newborn less than one month old. The infection also estimated to affect 9% to 31% of AIDS patients and nearly 20% of cancer patients (3). This review discuss the possible causes, the types of oral candidiasis, treatment and management strategies.
Laboratory Identification
Candida can be obtained by rubbing a sterile cotton swab over the affected tissue lesions in the mouth and then inoculated in Sabouraud's dextrose agar (SDA). Another technique is using sterile foam pad that has been dipped in a liquid medium, such as Sabouraud's broth. The pad is then placed on the affected lesions in the mucosal cavity for 30 seconds and then transferred to an agar for culture. The last method is the oral rinse technique which require the patient to hold a sterile phosphate buffered saline in the mouth for one minute. The solution is then inoculated on an agar media at 37oC for 24-48 hours (1).
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Retraction or back-siphonage of oral fluids into DUWLs during dental instrument use can expand the range of microorganisms present both in DUWL biofilm and output water. This increases the possibil¬ity of transmission of more pathogenic human-derived microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus to staff and patients. (29)
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Due to their direct contact with patients, personnel of health care teams are exposed to a higher risk of contracting diseases. Specifically, this risk becomes more potential for dental professional teams if we know that most of the human microbial pathogens are isolated from oral secretions. They can cause serious diseases that might transmit from patients to the personnel, and vice versa (Bednarsh & Molinri, 2010). In 1970 and the early 1980s, result showed the tendency among dental professionals to have more certain infectious diseases than the general public due to their exposure to blood and saliva of their patients (Bednarsh & Molinri, 2010). Disease, such as hepatiti...
...onent of this study. Only a few population studies described OHRQoL (14). On the other hand, several OHRQoL study have evaluated elderly people (6, 8, 14) or on group sample with special illness(21, 32, 33). Investigating wide-range aged adults normally living in their community gives more understanding of how different oral conditions might affect this community.
Dental abscesses are one of the most common dental ailments, and they are one of the top three dental emergencies. Periodontal abscesses are just one of the many types of dental abscesses. Periodontal abscesses are bacterial infections confined to areas of the periodontium usually in deep periodontal pockets, but can also be caused by trauma. The infection causes a build up of pus leading to some uncomfortable signs and symptoms. Some which include swelling of the gingiva, throbbing pain, exudate discharge, foul smelling breath, fever and much more. It is important for the dental professional to correctly diagnose the periodontal abscess so that they can provide the correct treatment. Some treatment methods include draining and irrigation of the infection, surgery, extraction of the tooth, systemic or local antibiotics, and biofilm decontamination. Once a periodontal abscess has been treated it is up to the patient to prevent future infections by maintaining good oral care at home and seeking dental cleanings such as scaling and root planing if needed.
Experiment 1: Find a connection between braces and canker sores by testing the microbiota using HOMIM.
Pictures of yeast infection will make you want to think seriously about infection by fungus more specifically by yeast. Single celled, yeast is able to multiply and make your life a living hell. This description can only be confirmed by people who continue to suffer from new and recurring infections. There is general discomfort when you have yeast overgrowth and women tend to suffer more. You will find many pictures of the infection on the internet and some of the places or areas of the body you will get to view are the vagina, skin, gut, mouth and many more. You might find the pictures graphic and if you are not strong enough, they might be very disturbing.
Then, you want to build up your body’s healthy gut flora with the help of probiotics. Some doctors don’t recommend including probiotics until after you have cleared the Candida overgrowth because the probiotics feed both the good bacteria and bad.
Thrush is usually caused by the overgrowth of a yeast called Candida albicans. This yeast is normally present in small amounts in a person’s mouth. It usually causes no harm. However, in a newborn or infant, the body’s defense system (immune system) has not yet developed the ability to control the growth of this yeast. Because of this, thrush is common during the
Your own body is the real source of Thrush. Many types of microbes like bacteria and fungi dwell inside and on the surfaces of your body. These usual inhabitants are termed "Normal Flora” and their growth is regulated and controlled by the immune system (Shih-Chin Cheng). Candida albicans is one of these "guests" in your body; that can grow extensively when the immune system gets weakened, resulting in the agonizing symptoms of Thrush (WJ).
Oral health is important to everyone. People may need to face their own oral problems. Some important findings has been explored. According to the 2001 Oral health Survey established by Department of Health(2001) in Hong Kong and Annual Report 2010 of Bureau of Health Promotion in Taiwan(2010), 9 persons in ten have different level of periodontal disease. This indicates that people may not maintain a good oral health and do not have enough knowledge to having good oral health. Serious periodontal disease may affect the normal life of people. They may difficult to chew and loss of tooth affects the appearance of the people.
Candidosis is an another type of fungi which mainly effects the oral area as thrush in the mouth.