Fungal stomatitis

Fungal stomatitis (candidiasis, thrush). Pathogenesis. Dysbacteriosis, usually associated with the use of antibiotics; Oppression of the body's resistance, associated with debilitating diseases, the use of corticosteroids and other medications. The development of the disease contributes to poor oral care.

Symptoms. The mucous membrane is dry, red, whitish, point formations, soon merging. The emerging white film is then pigmented, usually it is easily removed, leaving a bright red (undamaged or eroded) surface. The mycelium of the fungus is detected bacteriologically. The course is protracted, there may be relapses.

Treatment. Inside nystatin, levorin, amphotericin B, vitamin C for 1 g per day, vitamins B1, B2, potassium iodide. Irrigation of the oral cavity with 2% solution of sodium hydrogencarbonate. On the lesions -10% solution of sodium borate.