Abstract

SIMOES, Ricardo Jorge; FONSECA, Patrícia  and  FIGUEIRAL, Maria Helena. Oral infections by Candida spp. Odontol. Clín.-Cient. (Online) [online]. 2013, vol.12, n.1, pp. 19-22. ISSN 1677-3888.

Human yeast infections are mainly caused by Candida spp. C. albicans is the most common specie and an important commensal microorganism of the oral cavity but in certain conditions becomes pathogenic, appearing associated to several pathological situations. With this article the authors intend to do a revision of oral infections by Candida spp (Candidosis), presenting its classification, different clinical forms, diagnosis and treatment. Other pathologies that frequently appear associated to these infections are also referred.

Keywords : Candidosis; Candida albicans; oral pathology.