Candidiasis

DISCUSSION The detection of preinvasive and invasive cervical epithelial abnormalities cervical Pap smears has become a very important screening test. This screening test is a simple, inexpensive and reliable method for screening of female population which greatly reduces the morbidity and mortality associated with cervical carcinoma, if detected in its precancerous stage. The present study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of Pap test as initial screening test and confirm the diagnosis…

I. PURPOSE This procedure outlines the administration of aerosolized Pentamidine. II. INDICATION Aerosolized Pentamidine is used prophylactically to reduce the incidence of infection Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP) among patients that are immunocompromised. III. CONTRAINDICATION Patients with known allergies to Pentamidine and other ingredients found in the solution. IV. PRECAUTIONS A. Premedication: A bronchodilator, such as Albuterol, must be given 15 minutes prior to…

upsets the balance and causes trench mouth. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in people: • Who are between the ages of 18–35. • Who have any condition that can upset the balance of bacteria in the mouth, such as thrush (Candidiasis) or cold…

1) Medical and social perception of edentulism Edentulism is a condition in which the mouth is without teeth which means that all the permanent teeth are lost. Tooth loss is an outcome of a complex interaction between disease entities as: 1. Caries 2. Periodontal disease And non-disease entities as: 1. Economy 2. Oral healthcare system 3. Access to dental services 4. Dental awareness 5. Cultural tradition 6. Education Continuing exposure to risk factors after onset of edentulism: 1.…

Case Study (Page 53) Surgical technologists should establish the physical characteristics of AIDS patients. Most of the body systems are affected by AIDS hence a comprehensive approach of care should be taken to address all concerns. There should be enough personnel to move the patient around the operating room and the gurney. Placement of ESU grounding pad should be done with some special considerations at hand. The lesions and skin of the patient might be wrinkled hence the removal of the ESU…

On palpation it was smooth and shiny, soft, non-tender and non–scrappable. Based on history and clinical examination a provisional diagnosis of White sponge nevus was given with a differential diagnosis homogenous leukoplakia, pseudomembranous candidiasis and dyskeratosis congenita. On haematological investigations all the values were within normal limits and a punch biopsy was performed as an investigative procedure. The histopathological report revealed hyperplastic epithelium with…

Thrush, Infant Thrush (also called oral candidiasis) is a fungal infection that develops in the mouth. It causes white patches to form in the mouth, often on the tongue. This yeast is normally present in small amounts in a person’s mouth. It usually causes no harm. However, in a newborn or infant, the body’s defense system (immune system) has not yet developed the ability to control the growth of this yeast. Because of this, thrush is common during the first few months of life. Thrush is a…

Gum disease is a threat to your oral health. Oral disease is the most widespread chronic disease, despite being highly preventable. Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious diseases that result in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that hold the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth are lost. Risk factors that increase the probability of gum disease are numerous. It depends a great deal on how well you care for your teeth and gums every day, from this point forward.…

The main cause of gum disease is bacterial plaque. Our mouths are full of bacteria. These bacteria, along with salivary proteins, constantly form a sticky colorless substance on teeth called plaque. When you eat or drink foods or beverages with sugars or starches, the bacteria excreted acids that attack your tooth enamel. The plaque is so sticky that it remains the acids in contact with your teeth, in time breaking down the enamel, so that tooth decay happens. Poor nutrition such as a diet high…

before doing any therapeutic scaling and periodontal debridement. A patient with uncontrolled diabetes has a higher risk for dental caries due to the reduction of saliva (xerostomia) and increased glucose in saliva; are prone to infection like candidiasis and have poor wound healing capacity. Older patients might present kidney complications, blindness, hypertension and other systemic diseases. There is not contraindication with patients that have controlled diabetes. For patients that need…