Oral Candidiasis and COVID-19 in Users of Removable Dentures: Is Special Oral Care Needed?
Gerontology
; 68(1): 80-85, 2022.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1183422
ABSTRACT
Elderly patients with systemic disorders and immunocompromised patients seem to have a higher risk of developing morbidity from COVID-19. Candida albicans (C. albicans) is a potentially dangerous pathogen for these patients, especially for denture wearers with prosthetic stomatitis who require mechanical ventilation. C. albicans infection, the main candidiasis infection associated with denture wear, can complicate COVID-19 and increase the associated morbidity and mortality. Therefore, early diagnosis of C. albicans infection in COVID-19 patients is important to establish more effective antifungal treatment methods and prophylaxis strategies. Hospitalized COVID-19 patients should undergo an oral examination to assess their oral health, and those with poor oral health should receive the appropriate care and monitoring.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Stomatitis, Denture
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Candidiasis, Oral
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Gerontology
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
000515214
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