Pathology

Dermatology

Immunology

Isolation (microbiology)

Aspergillosis

Sida

Mucormycosis

Immunodeficiency

Opportunistic infection

Cryptococcosis

Antifungal

Blastomycosis

Histoplasmosis

Fluconazole

Viral disease

Mycosis

AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Medicine

Biology

Immune system

Microbiology

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine

The frequency of fungal infections is increasing due to immunodeficiency viruses and immunosuppressive drugs. The most common fungal infection of the oral cavity is candidiasis. The existence of Candida can be a part of normal commensal; hence, the isolation of Candida in the absence of clinical symptoms should exclude candidiasis. The pathogenicity of Candida is witnessed as opportunistic when immune status is compromised. Oral fungal infections are uncommon, but when identified, these infections are associated with greater discomfort and are sometimes destruction of tissues. Cytology and tissue biopsy are helpful in confirming the clinical diagnosis. The management of oral fungal infections must strategically focus on signs, symptoms, and culture reports. This article reviews information on diagnosis and therapeutic management of aspergillosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, mucormycosis, and geotrichosis.

Fungal Infections of Oral Cavity: Diagnosis, Management, and Association with COVID-19