|
| REVIEW ARTICLE |
 |
|
|
| Year : 2014 |
Volume
: 18 | Issue : 2 | Page
: 235-243 |
|
Uncommon opportunistic fungal infections of oral cavity: A review
AG Deepa, Bindu J Nair, TT Sivakumar, Anna P Joseph
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Vattappara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Correspondence Address:
A G Deepa
Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Vencode P. O, Vattappara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695 028
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0973-029X.140765
|
|
|
The majority of opportunistic oral mucosal fungal infections are due to Candida albicans and Aspergillus fumigatus species. Mucor and Cryptococcus also have a major role in causing oral infections, whereas Geotrichum, Fusarium, Rhodotorula, Saccharomyces and Penicillium marneffei are uncommon pathogens in the oral cavity. The broad spectrum of clinical presentation includes pseudo-membranes, abscesses, ulcers, pustules and extensive tissue necrosis involving bone. This review discusses various uncommon opportunistic fungal infections affecting the oral cavity including their morphology, clinical features and diagnostic methods. |
|
|
|
| [FULL TEXT] [PDF]* |
|
 |
|
|
|
