Candidosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are some risk factors for developing candidiasis?
A
- Immuno-compromised pts
- Immunosuppressive drugs
- Advanced HIV infection
- Dialysis
- Diabetes
- Long term corticosteroid use
2
Q
What is the classification of oral candidosis?
A
If confined to mouth and commissure
- Pseudomembranous = Thrush
- Erythematous = Atrophic (HIV related)
= Denture related
- Hyperplastic = Candidal leukoplakia
- Angular cheilitis
Generalised candidosis with oral manifestations = Chronic mucocutaneous
3
Q
What are the types of denture induced stomatitis?
A
Newtons type I - Localised inflammation
Newtons type II - Diffuse inflammation
Newtons type III - Granular inflammation
4
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of denture induced stomatitis?
A
- Inflamed mucosa (mainly under upper denture)
- Burning sensation
- Discomfort
- Bad taste
5
Q
How does denture induced stomatitis occur?
A
- Adhere and colonise acrylic surfaces
- Co-aggregation and biofilm formation forms
