Fungal Infection

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Oral candidiasis

Description

A white creamy plaque which leaves a red base when wiped off. Causative agent is usually Candida albicans, when triggered off by the use of antibiotics, steroids, unhygienic dentures, smoking and in immunocompromised hosts. It can be seen in neonates too.

Signs and Symptoms

• White creamy plaque
• Erythema on the mucosa

Treatment

• Eliminate predisposing factors
• Nystatin 100,000 U/ml suspension 1ml oral, 6 hourly for 7-14 days
• For severe cases in immunocompromised hosts, give itraconazole 100-200 mg oral, daily for 14 days OR
• Nystatin suspension 2ml orally 6 hourly for 7-14 days