In contrast to immunocompetent controls, interleukin-10 (IL-10) knockout (KO) mice eliminated an experimental intravenous inoculation with Candida albicans from their kidneys. Improved clearance of C. albicans from the kidneys of IL-10 KO mice was evident at 24 h after intravenous challenge with the fungus. Conversely, mice with a deletion of the IL-4 cytokine gene were more susceptible to syst...

INTRODUCTION Candidiasis or oral candidiasis is the most frequent mucocutaneous mycosis of the oral cavity. It is produced by the genus Candida, which is found in the oral cavity of 53% of the general population as a common commensal organism. One hundred and fifty species have been isolated in the oral cavity, and 80% of the isolates correspond to Candida albicans, which can colonize the oral ...

Objective: To study clinical characteristics and mycology of cutaneous candidiasis in Ahwaz (Iran). Design: Four hundered sixty one patients were examined for cutaneous candidiasis over a period of 4 years from different medical mycology laboratories in Ahwaz. Patients and Methods: Skin scrapings, nail clippings and swabs were obtained from the lesions of 461 subjects. Samples were prepared by ...

The aim of this study was to determine the impact of bethanechol administration concomitant to radiotherapy (RT) on oral mucositis, candidiasis and taste loss. We performed a secondary analysis of a previously conducted prospective randomized trial which evaluated the effect of bethanechol on salivary gland dysfunction before, during, and after RT for head and neck cancer (HNC), in comparison t...

INTRODUCTION Various causes of intractable hiccups have been reported; however, to the best of our knowledge, there are no previous reports of either intractable hiccups due to esophageal candidiasis in an immunocompetent adult or improvement following antifungal therapy. CASE PRESENTATION An 87-year-old man presented with intractable hiccups. Although the patient was immunocompetent, he used...

background vaginitis is the most common gynecological problem and the second most common infection. this condition occurs in approximately 90% of the affected females; secondary to bacterial vaginosis and vulvovaginal candidiasis. objectives according to the high prevalence of vulvovaginal candidiasis in iran and because of the importance of controlling causing species, the current study aimed ...

The significance of quantitative urine cultures in patients at risk for hematogenous disseminated candidiasis is controversial. While various concentrations of Candida spp. in urine have been suggested as critical cutoff points in the diagnosis of renal candidiasis, other investigators consider quantitative cultures less critical in diagnosing upper tract infections. To determine the significan...

Oral candidosis and oral candidiasis are synonymous. Candida species reside in the oral cavities of a majority of healthy individuals as.Candidiasis, a common opportunistic fungal infection of the oral cavity, may be a cause of. Oral candidiasis is one of the most common, treatable oral mucosal.Oral candidiasis also known as oral candidosis, oral thrush, oropharyngeal. Northwest dentistry 91 2:...

A randomized cross-over clinical and endoscopic evaluation of 85 Ugandan patients showed that esophageal candidiasis in AIDS patients with oral candidiasis could be managed without endoscopy and biopsies. Oral lesions, especially when accompanied by esophageal symptoms, were sufficient for diagnosis. Miconazole was more effective than nystatin in treating esophageal candidiasis and could be a v...

Background: Candidiasis is a fungal disease caused by Candida albicans, yeast that preferentially affects mucous membranes. These diseases are more and recurrent because of the generalized decline in immunity appearance resistance to classical antifungal drugs. Therefore, fighting against therapeutic failures becomes necessary. The objective this study contribute fight candidiasis through resea...