Candida species present both as commensals and opportunistic pathogens of the oral cavity. For decades, it has enthralled the clinicians to investigate its pathogenicity and to improvise newer therapeutic regimens based on the updated molecular research. Candida is readily isolated from the oral cavity, but simple carriage does not predictably result in development of an @entity281 . Whether it remains as a commensal, or transmutes into a pathogen, is usually determined by pre-existing or associated variations in the host immune system. The @entity6923 may range from non-life threatening superficial @entity74 to invasive disseminated disease involving multiple organs. In fact, with the increase in number of @entity791 cases, there is a resurgence of less common forms of @entity6923 . The treatment after confirmation of the diagnosis should include recognizing and eliminating the underlying causes such as ill-fitting oral appliances, history of medications (antibiotics, corticosteroids, etc.), @entity1200 , @entity3147 states and prolonged hospitalization. Treatment with appropriate topical antifungal agents such as @entity2379 , @entity8701 , or @entity5897 usually resolves the symptoms of superficial @entity281 . Occasionally, administration of systemic antifungal agents may be necessary in immunocompromised @entity1 , the selection of which should be based upon history of recent @entity5638 exposure, a history of intolerance to an antifungal agent, the dominant Candida species and current susceptibility data.

Clinical Appearance of XXXX and Therapeutic Strategies.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity5897 :: ('MESH:D008825', 'Chemical') :: ['miconazole'] @entity6923 :: ('MESH:C536777', 'Disease') :: ['candida infections', 'oral candida infections'] @entity2379 :: ('MESH:D000666', 'Chemical') :: ['amphotericin'] @entity281 :: ('MESH:D007239', 'Disease') :: ['infection'] @entity1200 :: ('MESH:D007154', 'Disease') :: ['immunological and endocrine disorders'] @entity74 :: ('MESH:D030342', 'Disease') :: ['mucocutaneous disorders'] @entity3147 :: ('MESH:D044342', 'Disease') :: ['nutritional deficiency'] @entity791 :: ('MESH:D000163', 'Disease') :: ['AIDS'] @entity5638 :: ('CHEBI:68452', 'Chemical') :: ['azole'] @entity8701 :: ('MESH:D009761', 'Chemical') :: ['nystatin']
@entity6923 :: (MESH:C536777,Disease) :: ['Oral Candida Infection']
