“Antifungal Susceptibility Pattern of Oropharyngeal Candidiasis in Cancer Patients”

Introduction: Fungal infections like oral candidiasis is prevalent in cancer patients as their immune systems were compromised.Material and Methods: 377 who clinically diagnosed with oropharyngeal included the study. Isolation identification of Candida species was based on standard microbiological procedures. CLSI (2021) recommendations followed when determining antifungal susceptibility.Results: Among total cases included, highest number instances reported those aged 41 to 50 years (30.23%). albicans (21.98%) most frequent by tropicalis (18.84%), prapsilosis (17.80%). Monomicrobial growth observed 77.63% whereas polymicrobial 22.36% patients. (24.59%) (20.49%) isolates among underwent chemotherapy while (40%) Parapsilosis (26.66%) undergoing radiotherapy. Miconazole found be more susceptible than Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Clotriconazole antifungals.Conclusion: Due risk a systemic infection, it important recognise soon possible for clinical management seriously unwell It may also aid clinician selecting antifungals empirical treatment.