Authors : Abhishek Sharma, Abhishek Sharma, Vishal Thakur, Vishal Thakur, Jasleen Kaur, Jasleen Kaur, Utkarsh Shishodia, Utkarsh Shishodia
DOI : 10.18231/j.idjsr.2020.029
Volume : 8
Issue : 4
Year : 2020
Page No : 136-139
Opportunistic fungal infections account for a significant amount of morbidity associated with diabetic patients. Oral thrush is a condition in which the fungus Candida albicans accumulates on the lining of mouth. It is well known that Candida species are normal commensals of oral cavity in up to 50% of the healthy population but these commensals can cause opportunistic infection of the oral cavity, specially when person is having co-morbid disease that reduces the immune strength of patient as like in diabetes.
Keywords: Oral thrush, Oral candidiasis, Diabetes, Anti-fungal, Poor Oral Hygiene.