title: Oral candidosis. Clinical, historical, and therapeutic features of 100 cases.
abstract: Oral candidosis is an increasingly important disease that affects a significant percentage of the population. Traditionally known as an opportunistic pathogen, the broader clinical scope of oropharyngeal candidal infections is now being recognized. The clinical and historical features of 100 patients referred for diagnosis and management of candidosis have been reviewed. The age, gender, chief complaint, medical history, medications, and clinical findings have been noted. A wide range of clinical signs and symptoms, and the rationale behind the topical and systemic antifungal therapies provided to this patient population, are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City.
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Fotos
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Vincent
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Hellstein
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003022:Clotrimazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009761:Nystatin / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D009067:Mouthwashes; D009761:Nystatin; D003022:Clotrimazole; D002710:Chlorhexidine; D007654:Ketoconazole