Oral Candidiasis Meaning, Causes and More
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Risk Factors for Developing Oral Candidiasis
People with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of developing oral candidiasis. This includes infants, the elderly, people with HIV/AIDS and people undergoing medical therapies for cancer. People with uncontrolled diabetes have high amounts of sugar in their saliva that promote the growth of Candida.
Those who smoke, wear dentures or have dry mouth are more likely to experience oral candidiasis. Taking medications, such as antibiotics, prednisone or inhaled corticosteroids, may create internal conditions that encourage oral candidiasis to develop.1‘Oral Thrush.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 8 Mar. 2018, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/oral-thrush/symptoms-causes/syc-20353533,2‘Thrush: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments & Prevention.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10956-thrush
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