Comparison of oral candidal flora of diabetics and non diabetics Yuvaraj Samrithi1,*, Gheena S.2, Gopinath P.3 1BDS 2nd Year, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai 2Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai 3Senior Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai *Corresponding Author E-mail: samrithiyuvaraj@hotmail.com
Online published on 2 March, 2017. Abstract Aim To compare oral candidal flora of diabetics and non-diabetics. Background Candida albicans is commensal yeast normally present in small numbers in the oral flora of a large population of humans. Overgrowth of this fungus results in candidiasis. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder resulting in elevated blood sugar levels. People with diabetes are particularly susceptible to developing candida infections because the elevated blood sugar levels provide an ideal environment for the fungus to grow. Reason To gain knowledge about candidal speciation in diabetics and non diabetics. Top Keywords Candida albicans, Candidiasis, Diabetes, Oral Flora. Top |