Oral Candidosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different types of oral candidosis?
A
Pseudomembranous
Erythematous
Hyperplastic
Angular Cheilitis
2
Q
What does pseduomembranous candidosis present as?
A
Raised white biofilm which can be removed by gentle swabbing
May be bleeding on removal
3
Q
What is erythematous candidosis?
A
Denture stomatitis (denture induced stomatitis)
4
Q
How do you treat pseudomembranous candidosis?
A
Anti-fungals
Systemic - fluconazole
