P. Rao
Mar 27, 2012
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Quality indicators
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Biomedical Reports
Abstract
Oral candidiasis, a frequent and important fungal condition of the oral cavity. It is caused by Candida species. There are few local factors that make the oral tissues susceptible to Candida infection. These factors include acid saliva, xerostomia, night use of prosthetic dentures, tobacco, carbohydrate rich-diets and patients that receive radiotherapy and chemotherapies in maxillofacial structures. Maintenance of oral hygiene and early diagnosis of this condition is very important.