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Oral candidiasis causes
Introduction
Overview
Overview
C. albicansΒ is the main species causing infection in humans more than any other candida species.
Causes:
Causes:
Most common causes:
Candida albicans is the most common cause of oropharyngeal candidiasis.[1][2]
Less common causes:
Other candida strains can cause oropharyngeal candidiasis:[1][2]
References
References
- β 1.0 1.1 Barchiesi F, Morbiducci V, Ancarani F, Scalise G (1993). “Emergence of oropharyngeal candidiasis caused by non-albicans species of Candida in HIV-infected patients”. Eur. J. Epidemiol. 9 (4): 455β6. PMIDΒ 8243605.
- β 2.0 2.1 Sangeorzan JA, Bradley SF, He X, Zarins LT, Ridenour GL, Tiballi RN, Kauffman CA (1994). “Epidemiology of oral candidiasis in HIV-infected patients: colonization, infection, treatment, and emergence of fluconazole resistance”. Am. J. Med. 97 (4): 339β46. PMIDΒ 7942935.
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