Oral Cavity and <i>Candida albicans</i>: Colonisation to the Development of Infection
<i>Candida</i> colonisation of the oral cavity increases in immunocompromised individuals which leads to the development of oral candidiasis. In addition, host factors such as xerostomia, smoking, oral prostheses, dental caries, diabetes and cancer treatment accelerate the disease proces...
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/3/335 |