Fungal infections

Question 1

What might cause fungal infections?

Answer 1

• Immunocompromised patients ( anaemia, cancer , HIV , meds)
• Local factors
• Haematinic deficiency
• Xerostomia
• Loss of vertical dimension

Question 2

What is the management of fungal infection?

Answer 2

~ Treat local factors
- Denture hygiene advice
- Smoking cessation
- Inhaler hygiene advice
- Restore vertical dimension

~ Antifungal Prescription
- Miconazole gel/cream
- Sodium Fusidate Oitment
- Fluconazole
- Nyastatin

~ if does not respond to treatment then refer to OM