Oral candidiasis: Difference between revisions
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* [[Candida|Candidal]] infection of the oropharynx |
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* Uncommon in immunocompetent patients |
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** Inhaled steroids |
** Inhaled steroids |
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= Treatment = |
== Treatment == |
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* Nystatin swish-and-swallow |
* Nystatin swish-and-swallow |
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Latest revision as of 19:35, 15 August 2019
- Candidal infection of the oropharynx
Epidemiology
- Uncommon in immunocompetent patients
- Risk factors:
- Antibiotic use
- Diabetes mellitus
- Dentures
- Inhaled steroids
Treatment
- Nystatin swish-and-swallow
