Risk factors for oral candidiasis

dc.contributor.advisorIldiko, Tar
dc.contributor.advisordeptFogorvostudományi Kar
dc.contributor.authorAskarnia Amiri, Kimia
dc.contributor.departmentDE--Fogorvostudományi Kar
dc.contributor.opponentGebri, Eniko zsuzsa
dc.contributor.opponentMolnar, Lilla
dc.date.accessioned2026-05-04T07:55:06Z
dc.date.available2026-05-04T07:55:06Z
dc.date.created2026-02-25
dc.description.abstractOral candidiasis is a common opportunistic fungal infection, mainly caused by Candida albicans, that develops when the balance between the oral microbiome and host immunity is disturbed. This thesis is a structured literature review analyzing its epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, and especially the major risk factors associated with the disease. The prevalence is significantly higher in high-risk groups such as infants, denture wearers, elderly individuals, diabetic patients, and immunocompromised patients. The main conclusion is that oral candidiasis results from the interaction of microbial virulence and biofilm formation with local, systemic, behavioral, and iatrogenic risk factors. The study also addresses antifungal resistance, clinical classification, management strategies, and existing gaps in current knowledge.
dc.description.coursefogorvos
dc.description.courselangangol
dc.description.degreeegységes, osztatlan
dc.format.extent47
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2437/406725
dc.language.isoen
dc.rights.infoHozzáférhető a 2022 decemberi felsőoktatási törvénymódosítás értelmében.
dc.subjectCandida. Risk factors. Xerostomis. Smoking.
dc.subject.dspaceMedicine
dc.titleRisk factors for oral candidiasis
dc.title.translatedAz orális candidiasis kockázati tényezői
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