title: Uncommon opportunistic fungal infections of oral cavity: A review.
abstract: The majority of opportunistic oral mucosal fungal infections are due to Candida albicans and Aspergillus fumigatus species. Mucor and Cryptococcus also have a major role in causing oral infections, whereas Geotrichum, Fusarium, Rhodotorula, Saccharomyces and Penicillium marneffei are uncommon pathogens in the oral cavity. The broad spectrum of clinical presentation includes pseudo-membranes, abscesses, ulcers, pustules and extensive tissue necrosis involving bone. This review discusses various uncommon opportunistic fungal infections affecting the oral cavity including their morphology, clinical features and diagnostic methods.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Vattappara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Ag
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Deepa
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Vattappara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Bindu J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Nair
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Vattappara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Tt
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sivakumar
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Vattappara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Anna P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Joseph
keywords: Immunocompromised patients; opportunistic fungi; oral cavity