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Flashcards in Candida Deck (12)
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1
Q

What are the risk factors for developing candidiasis

A
immunocompromised px
immunosuppressive drugs
advanced HIV infection
intra-abdominal surgery
parenteral nutrition
broad spectrum AB
dialysis
colonization at a sterile site
diabetes
burn unit px
trauma px
long term corticosteroid use
2
Q

What are the different types of oral candidiasis

A

pseudomembranous
erythematous
hyperplastic
angular cheilitis

3
Q

What is the key anti fungal for angular cheilitis

A

miconozole

4
Q

What are the 3 types of denture induced stomatitis

A

newtons type 1,2,3

5
Q

What is newton’s type I

A

localized inflammation

6
Q

What is newton’s type II

A

diffuse inflammation

7
Q

What is newton’s type III

A

granular inflammation

8
Q

How does denture induced stomatitis occur

A

they adhere and colonies acrylic surfaces

coaggregate, biofilm formation

9
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of denture induced stomatitis

A

inflamed mucosa
burning sensation
discomfort
bad taste

10
Q

What are the 2 mains pathogenic yeasts

A

c. albicans

c. glabrata

11
Q

Why are the morbidity and mortality rates unacceptably high

A

limited arsenal of anti fungal drugs
toxicity of some anti fungal agents
emergence of resistance

12
Q

Describe the anti fungal agents

A

azoles are ineffective against biofilms
polyenes and echinocandins active
chlorhexidine effective
- tea tree oil