The article discusses fungal infections of the oral mucosa. It presents the factors that are
causing an increasing incidence of candidal infections worldwide, including the human …

Oral mycoses in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are becoming increasingly
common. Of these, oral candidiasis is by far the most prevalent; fewer than 10 cases of …

Fungal infections in humans occur as a result of defects in the immune system. An
increasing emergence in oral Candidal and non-Candidal fungal infections is evident in the …

This article proposes a classification for oral lesions associated with HIV infection. The
lesions can be classified into those with fungal, bacterial, or viral origin whereas other …

The advent of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the increasing prevalence of
immunocompromised individuals due to surgical and medical advances have resulted in a …

Background: Cryptococcal infections occur in 6% to 13% of patients with acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), most commonly infecting the central nervous system …

Opportunistic fungal infections are commonly encountered in the acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patient population. Fungal infections in the patient …

Dental health care providers must recognize oral fungal pathogens that often are markers for
early signs of immune deterioration. After accurate identification, appropriate therapy can be …

Aspergillosis, cryptococcosis and zygomyacosis (muconnycosis) are overall the most
common systemic mycoses but histoplasmosis is particularly endemic in parts of central …

Infectious diseases involve many organ systems; thus, all medical specialties including
dentists may have to deal with them. During the last two decades, the prevalence of oral …