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Candidiasis, There has been a shift from C. albicans towards other candidal species, although C. albicans remains the most prevalent. Oral candidiasis Types of oral c...
Oral Thrush in Babies, Oral thrush is an infection in the mouth caused by a yeast called Candida . Oral thrush in babies is not usually serious and can generally be cleare...
Oral Thrush (Yeast Infection), Smokers are more likely to develop oral thrush. Oral thrush is not usually contagious. You cannot usually pass on oral thrush t...
Oral Ulceration (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment), White coating plaques are characteristic of oral candidiasis (thrush). Many systemic infections can cause oral ulcers- ...
Cancers of the Oral Cavity, Epstein-Barr virus infection is also associated with a greater risk of oral squamous cell carcinoma. [ 8 ] Screening Although there is evidence that a...
Vaginal and Vulval Candidiasis, Recurrent vaginal and vulval candidiasis Recurrent vaginal and vulval candidiasis is defined as four or more episodes in one year with par...
Other oral and dental diseases , eg, dry socket (alveolar osteitis), dental abscess, oral infections (eg, oral candidiasis or herpetic gingivostomatitis ), oroantral fistula, and oral...
Imidazole drugs (clotrimazole, econazole, fenticonazole, and miconazole) are effective in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. Oral treatment with fluconazole or itraconazole ...
Consider seeking specialist advice, referral or admission using the same criteria as gingivostomatitis above. Oral candidiasis [ 5 ] This is a fungal infection of the oral...
Oral Bronchodilators, Ethylenediamine is used to improve how well theophylline dissolves in water. Oral bronchodilators are available as capsules, tablets and oral liquids. ...
Oral Allergy Syndrome, What is oral allergy syndrome? Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) is an allergic condition which causes itching and swelling of the lips and mouth after e...
Oral Hygiene, What is good oral hygiene? It is important to get into a regular habit of good oral hygiene - in particular, regular teeth brushing and cleaning between tee...
Oral Steroids, What are oral steroids used for? Oral steroids are used to treat a large number of conditions, usually by reducing inflammation or the effect of the person...
Mouth Cancer (Oral Cancer), Mouth cancer is also sometimes called oral cancer. Worldwide it is the sixth most common cancer. Although mouth cancer is uncommon in the UK, it seems to ...
Oral Anticoagulants, Warfarin continues to be the most widely used oral anticoagulant but the use of the newer oral anticoagulants (dabigatran etexilate, rivaroxaban, edoxab...
Although clinical features are similar to infectious mononucleosis , consider HIV seroconversion illness if there are unusual signs - eg, oral candidiasis , recurrent shingles , leukopenia...
The Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) Pill, The combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill is often just called 'the pill'. It contains two hormones - an oestrogen and a progesto...
Bear in mind commensural infections which can occur when the CD4 count drops rapidly - eg, oral candidiasis, shingles. Headache, meningism and diarrhoea can be less common presentations.
White plaques may be confused with oral candidiasis, lichen planus and geographic tongue. CMV produces ulcers in the perineal region.
Oral Herpes Simplex (HSV-1), By a dentist for: A lump on the lip or in the oral cavity consistent with oral cancer; or A red or red and white patch in the oral...