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Candida spp. in complete dentures of institutionalized elderly individuals / Candida spp. en prótesis dentales totales de personas mayores institucionalizadas
Ferreira, Robson de Sousa; Freitas, Tássio Luiz da Silva; Silva-Neto, Adelmar Pereira da; Rosa, Naiara de Farias; Ferreira, Josie Haydée Lima; Vale, Glauber Campos.
  • Ferreira, Robson de Sousa; Federal University of Piauí. Teresina. BR
  • Freitas, Tássio Luiz da Silva; Federal University of Piauí. Teresina. BR
  • Silva-Neto, Adelmar Pereira da; Federal University of Piauí. Teresina. BR
  • Rosa, Naiara de Farias; Federal University of Piauí. Teresina. BR
  • Ferreira, Josie Haydée Lima; Federal University of Piauí. Microbiology and Parasitology Department. Teresina. BR
  • Vale, Glauber Campos; Federal University of Piauí. Restorative Dentistry Department. Teresina. BR
Int. j. odontostomatol. (Print) ; 10(2): 283-286, ago. 2016. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-794489
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of Candida spp. in complete dentures of institucionalized elderly, aged 60 or more, in a city of northeast of Brazil. A survey was conducted of the health profile and quantification of Candida spp. from isolation in Sabouraud agar. Our results showed that from 181 institutionalized elderlies, only 17 (66-84 years) met the inclusion criteria. 47.1 % were totally dependent, and 58.8 % needed help with hygiene. The most commonly used drugs were antihypertensive. The results showed a high prevalence of Candida spp. (64.5 %) in the dentures of institutionalized elderly and this may be a reflection of poor oral hygiene.
RESUMEN
El objetivo fue asociar el uso de prótesis dentales totales y la prevalencia de Candida spp. en ancianos institucionalizados con 60 o más años de edad, en una ciudad del Nordeste de Brasil. Se llevó a cabo un estudio del perfil de salud y cuantificación de Candida spp. por aislamiento con agar Sabouraud. A partir de 181 ancianos institucionalizados, sólo 17 (66­84 años) cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. 47,1 % eran totalmente dependientes y 58,8 % necesitó ayuda con la higiene. Los fármacos más utilizados fueron antihipertensivos. Los resultados mostraron una alta prevalencia de Candida spp. (64,5 %) en las prótesis dentales totales de los ancianos institucionalizados y esto tal vez sea un reflejo de la deficiente higiene oral.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Candida / Candidiasis / Denture, Complete, Upper / Homes for the Aged Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Int. j. odontostomatol. (Print) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Piauí/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Candida / Candidiasis / Denture, Complete, Upper / Homes for the Aged Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Int. j. odontostomatol. (Print) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Piauí/BR