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The Detection of Candida Species in Patients with Halitosis
- Source :
- International Journal of Dentistry, Vol 2014 (2014)
- Publication Year :
- 2014
- Publisher :
- Hindawi Limited, 2014.
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Abstract
- To examine the effects of Candida on halitosis, the carrier state of Candida was examined in patients who made a visit with a chief complaint of halitosis. Methods. Subjects were 123 patients (42 males and 81 females) who visited our clinic, with a chief complaint of halitosis. Their average age was 45.8 years. To examine halitosis, an organoleptic test was conducted, and volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) were measured by gas chromatography. Tongue-coating samples collected at the initial visit were cultured in CHROMagar Candida medium. The results of a Candida culture test, an organoleptic test, and VSC measurements were examined. Results. The male-to-female ratio of the patients was about 1 : 2. Patients with severe halitosis accounted for less than 20%. In the Candida culture test, the positive rate was about 25.2%, and C. albicans was the most frequently detected. Two kinds of Candida species were detected in 75% (6/8) of the strongly Candida-positive group. The VSC measurements were correlated with the Candida culture test results. Methyl mercaptan concentration was higher in the strongly C. albicans-positive group or the subjects having two kinds of Candida species. Conclusion. We suggest that imbalance of oral microbial community exists in the strongly Candida-positive group.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16878728 and 16878736
- Volume :
- 2014
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- International Journal of Dentistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.b5b0e1e798f424484f286e4446bcd63
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/857647