Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 10

Comparison of oral candidal flora of diabetics and non diabetics

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

To compare oral candidal flora of diabetics and non-diabetics.

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.

To gain knowledge about candidal speciation in diabetics and non diabetics.

Keywords

Candida albicans, Candidiasis, Diabetes, Oral Flora