Candidiasis, oropharyngeal

Amita Gupta, M.D., Natasha Chida, M.D.

PATHOGENS

Candida albicans: common colonizer of the human mouth, colon and vagina. Most common cause of oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC)
Other Candida spp. can cause oropharyngeal candidiasis, including C. tropicalis, C. glabrata, and C. krusei. Some species may not respond as well to standard therapy.
Risk factors for non-albicans Candida spp may include prior OPC and prior use of antifungal drugs

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