title: Update on oral candidosis.
abstract: Oral candidosis, commonly known as oral thrush, is usually caused by the yeast fungus Candida albicans (Wenzel and Pfaller, 1991). It affects the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, mainly the surface of the tongue, palate, cheeks and lips, and is the same organism that causes vaginal yeast infections.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Skills Division, School of Nursing Studies, University of Central England, Birmingham.
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Arkell
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shinnick
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003778:Dentures / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000379:methods; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents