A case of oral thrush of tongue with diabetes

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Author Details : Abhishek Sharma, Vishal Thakur*, Jasleen Kaur, Utkarsh Shishodia

Volume : 8, Issue : 4, Year : 2020

Article Page : 136-139

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.idjsr.2020.029

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Abstract

Opportunistic fungal infections account for a significant amount of morbidity associated with diabetic patients. Oral thrush is a condition in which the fungus Candida albicans accumulates on the lining of mouth. It is well known that Candida species are normal commensals of oral cavity in up to 50% of the healthy population but these commensals can cause opportunistic infection of the oral cavity, specially when person is having co-morbid disease that reduces the immune strength of patient as like in diabetes.

Keywords: Oral thrush, Oral candidiasis, Diabetes, Anti-fungal, Poor Oral Hygiene.

How to cite : Sharma A , Thakur V , Kaur J , Shishodia U , A case of oral thrush of tongue with diabetes. Int Dent J Stud Res 2020;8(4):136-139

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