Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 123, Issue 1, 77-78
Copyright © 1992 by American Dental Association
Diagnosing and managing oral candidiasis
CM Allen
Section of Diagnostic Services, Ohio State, University College of Dentistry, Columbus 43210.
The red to white lesions of oral candidiasis are easily treated with any of several antifungal medications. But predisposing systemic conditions, such as diabetes mellitus or human immunodeficiency virus infection, should be ruled out as contributing factors.