*1,2Adewole, O. E., 1Jonathan, S. G., 3Olorunmola, F. O., 4Owotade, F. J., 5Gbolagade-Jonathan, P. T., 6Odetoyin, B. W., and 6Olaniran, O.
1Mycology and Applied Microbiology Research Group, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
2Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Nigeria
3Department of Drugs Research and Production Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
4Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
5Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan. Ibadan, Nigeria
6Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
*Correspondence to: oeadewole@yahoo.com, +2347063352347, ORCiD: 0000000177125037
Abstract:
Background: Candida species inhabit humans as commensals but become opportunistic pathogens in immunocompromised individuals. This yeast has developed resistance to anti-fungal medications and infection caused by it is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Information on the yeast colonization profile and the antifungal sensitivity pattern in the Nigerian population is sparse. This study determined the prevalence and antifungal susceptibility patterns of oral Candida species among cancer patients attending two tertiary care hospitals in Osun State, southwest Nigeria. Continue reading “Antifungal susceptibility patterns of Candida species colonizing the oral cavity of cancer patients attending two tertiary hospitals in southwest Nigeria”