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Oral Candidiasis and COVID-19 in Users of Removable Dentures: Is Special Oral Care Needed?
Jerônimo, Laura Silva; Esteves Lima, Rafael Paschoal; Suzuki, Thaís Yumi Umeda; Discacciati, José Augusto César; Bhering, Cláudia Lopes Brilhante.
  • Jerônimo LS; Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
  • Esteves Lima RP; Department of Clinic, Pathology and Dental Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
  • Suzuki TYU; Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
  • Discacciati JAC; Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
  • Bhering CLB; Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Gerontology ; 68(1): 80-85, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1183422
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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.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stomatitis, Denture / Candidiasis, Oral / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Gerontology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 000515214

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stomatitis, Denture / Candidiasis, Oral / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Gerontology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 000515214