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= Oral candidiasis = |
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* [[Nystatin]] 400,000-600,000 units swish and swallow four times daily |
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* [[/idwiki.org/Fluconazole|Fluconazole]] 100 mg po daily for 7 to 14 days (can use a 200 mg load initially) |
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* Other azoles likely effective (for example, [[itraconazole]], [[posaconazole]], [[voriconazole]]) |
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Latest revision as of 20:05, 9 June 2025
- Candidal infection of the oropharynx
Epidemiology
- Uncommon in immunocompetent patients
- Risk factors:
- Antibiotic use
- Diabetes mellitus
- Dentures
- Inhaled steroids
Treatment
- Nystatin 400,000-600,000 units swish and swallow four times daily
- Fluconazole 100 mg po daily for 7 to 14 days (can use a 200 mg load initially)
- Other azoles likely effective (for example, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole)
