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Oral Candidiasis

 Syn. Oral Moniliases

Signs & Symptoms

 Absent saliva
Note: due to Sjogren syndrome, due to radiation therapy of the head, due to radiation therapy of the neck, due to dry mouth
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/10632/Oral-candidiasis/Risk-Factors]
Hyposalivation
Note: due to Sjogren syndrome, due to radiation therapy of the head, due to radiation therapy of the neck, due to dry mouth
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/10632/Oral-candidiasis/Risk-Factors]
Pustule
Note: Primary lesion
Ref: Hbif [ 508]
Poor oral hygiene
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/10632/Oral-candidiasis/Risk-Factors]

Physical Examination

 Involved hard palate #denture_stomatitis
Note: denture stomatitis
Ref: Hbif [ 515]
Involved gums #denture_stomatitis
Note: denture stomatitis
Ref: Hbif [ 515]
Xerostomia
Note: due to Sjogren syndrome, due to radiation therapy of the head, due to radiation therapy of the neck, due to dry mouth
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/10632/Oral-candidiasis/Risk-Factors]

Lab / Serology

 Malabsorption
Note: due to Reduces effectiveness of the immune response
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/10632/Oral-candidiasis/Risk-Factors]

Imagin Study

Complication

 Odynophagia #esophageal_candidiasis
Note: Especially if oropharyngeal candidiasis is associated with esophageal infections
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/10632/Oral-candidiasis/Risk-Factors]

Risk Factors

 Infants
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/10632/Oral-candidiasis/Risk-Factors]
Elder
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/10632/Oral-candidiasis/Risk-Factors]
Increased estrogen levels
Ref: Uptodate [ Candida vulvovaginitis: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis]

Cause

Other