Species of Candida in Oral Cavity in Underfed Children: A Case of Candida dubliniesis

  • Mireya Mendoza Mycology Laboratory, Biomedicine Institute.
  • Ana Brito Chair of Microbiology, José María Vargas School of Medicine. Central University of Venezuela.
  • Elvia Díaz Mycology Laboratory, Biomedicine Institute.
  • Rosana Ramos Faculty of Dentistry Chair of Clinical Stomatology. Central University of Venezuela.
Keywords: Candida albicans, Candida dubliniensis, candidiasis, children, malnourishment, mouth

Abstract

In this study the incidence of the species of Candida in the healthy oral cavities of an infantile population suffering from malnutrition was studied. Diverse species of Candida were described, C. albicans was isolated from 29.4%, one was subsequently identified as C. dubliniensis by PCR using specific primers for this species.

Published
2006-12-07
How to Cite
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Mendoza M, Brito A, Díaz E, Ramos R. Species of Candida in Oral Cavity in Underfed Children: A Case of Candida dubliniesis. Kasmera [Internet]. 2006Dec.7 [cited 2024Dec.28];34(2):119-22. Available from: https://produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/kasmera/article/view/4776
Issue
Vol. 34 No. 2 (2006)
Section
Brief Communications

Copyright (c) 2006 Mireya Mendoza, Ana Brito, Elvia Díaz, Rosana Ramos

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