microbiology 2- Fungi & Viruses

Question 1

what is the most common fungi in the oral cavity?

Answer 1

Candida albicans

Question 2

what does Candida albicans cause?

Answer 2

denture stomatitis
angular chelitis
oral thrush

Question 3

what causes Candidiasis?

Answer 3

Taking a course of antibiotics
Poor oral hygiene
Smoking
Dry mouth due to medication

Question 4

treatment for candidiasis?

Answer 4

Nystatin – oral suspension
Miconazole (not for patients on statins or warfarin)
Fluconazole (not for patients on statins or warfarin)
Sodium Fusidate for pts on statins/warfarin for Staphylococcus Aureus

{Gels,tablets and lozenges and sprays}
Chlorhexidine m/w/spray/gel

Question 5

treatment for denture stomatitis?

Answer 5

Brush palate daily to treat condition
Clean dentures thoroughly by soaking in chlorhexidine m/wash of sodium hypochlorite for 15mins x2 daily Note: hypochlorite only to be used for acrylic dentures
Leave dentures out as often as possible during treatment period

Question 6

example of viruses?

Answer 6

Herpes labialis – Herpes Simplex Virus
Human Papilloma Virus- causes warts on the skin and also on oral mucosa. Linked to oral and cervical cancer
Acute herpetic stomatitis – Herpes Simplex Virus
Herpetic whitlow - Herpes Simplex Virus
Chicken pox & Shingles – Varicella Zoster
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection – can lead to AIDS
Rubella- (MMR vaccine)
COVID-19

Question 7

what is a common virus in the oral cavity?

Answer 7

herpes simplex

Question 8

what is used to treat herpes simplex

Answer 8

Topical anti-viral drugs Aciclovir or Penciclovir cream