Distribution of Candida species in oral candidiasis patients: Association between sites of isolation, ability to form biofilm, and susceptibility to antifungal drugs

Distribution of Candida species in oral candidiasis patients: Association between sites of isolation, ability to form biofilm, and susceptibility to antifungal drugs

Background: The oral cavity is a complex structure. Differences in oral mucosa surfaces are keratinized epithelium (KE) lined on the gingival, palate, and tongue surface, while non-keratinized epithelium (NKE) lined on the buccal surface and lips. In denture wearer, denture surface is also exposed i...

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Main Authors: Wuttichai Tata, Viraporn Thepbundit, Chatsri Kuansuwan, Kanya Preechasuth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Chaing Mai University 2018-09-01
Series:Journal of Associated Medical Sciences
Subjects:
oral candidiasis
denture-associated stomatitis
biofilm
imprint culture technique
keratinized epithelium
antifungal susceptibility
Online Access:https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/133349

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