*1Ekwealor, C. C., 2Nweke, C. J., 1Anaukwu, C. G., 1Anakwenze, V. N., 1Ogbukagu, C. M., and 3Mba, A. N.
1Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
2Department of Basic Clinical Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria
3David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
*Correspondence to: c.ekwealor@unizik.edu.ng; +234(0)8035080790; ORCID: 0000-0002-7171-2174
Abstract:
Background: Oral candidiasis is an infection that follows colonization of oral cavity by Candida species mostly Candida albicans. About 90% of HIV-infected persons develop this disease during the course of HIV infection and could serve as early sign of HIV-related immunodeficiency. Treatment involves the use of antifungal drugs. The objectives of this study are to determine the prevalence of oral candidiasis and the susceptibility of isolated Candida species to available antifungal agents among selected HIV-infected patients in a mission hospital, southeast Nigeria. Continue reading “Prevalence and antifungal susceptibility pattern of oral candidiasis among HIV-infected patients in a Mission Hospital, southeast Nigeria”