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PATHOGENS
卷 11, 期 3, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11030335
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candida; oral cavity; oral flora; Candida albicans
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- National Health Laboratory Services [004 94749]
Candida colonisation in the oral cavity is increased in immunocompromised individuals, leading to the development of oral candidiasis. Various host factors can accelerate the disease process. Candida albicans is the main pathogenic agent due to its ability to form biofilm and hyphae, and produce hydrolytic enzymes and candialysin. Prevention of infection can be achieved through addressing host physiological factors and habits.
Candida colonisation of the oral cavity increases in immunocompromised individuals which leads to the development of oral candidiasis. In addition, host factors such as xerostomia, smoking, oral prostheses, dental caries, diabetes and cancer treatment accelerate the disease process. Candida albicans is the primary causative agent of this infection, owing to its ability to form biofilm and hyphae and to produce hydrolytic enzymes and candialysin. Although mucosal immunity is activated, from the time hyphae-associated toxin is formed by the colonising C. albicans cells, an increased number and virulence of this pathogenic organism collectively leads to infection. Prevention of the development of infection can be achieved by addressing the host physiological factors and habits. For maintenance of oral health, conventional oral hygiene products containing antimicrobial compounds, essential oils and phytochemicals can be considered, these products can maintain the low number of Candida in the oral cavity and reduce their virulence. Vulnerable patients should be educated in order to increase compliance.
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