Oral Candidosis Flashcards

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What are the different types of oral candidosis?

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Pseudomembranous
Erythematous
Hyperplastic
Angular Cheilitis

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What does pseduomembranous candidosis present as?

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Raised white biofilm which can be removed by gentle swabbing
May be bleeding on removal

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What is erythematous candidosis?

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Denture stomatitis (denture induced stomatitis)

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How do you treat pseudomembranous candidosis?

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Anti-fungals
Systemic - fluconazole

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