title: Diagnosing and managing oral candidiasis.
abstract: The red to white lesions of oral candidiasis are easily treated with any of several antifungal medications. But predisposing systemic conditions, such as diabetes mellitus or human immunodeficiency virus infection, should be ruled out as contributing factors.
authors.affiliation: Section of Diagnostic Services, Ohio State, University College of Dentistry, Columbus 43210.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents