Candidosis is the most frequent type of oral infection. Infection of the buccal mucosa, tongue or oropharynx is usually due to Candida albicans. Species of yeast other than C. albicans, such as Candida krusei and Candida glabrata, can also occasionally colonise the mouth but are rarely associated with infection. However, they are becoming increasingly important, particularly in patients who are immunocompromised.
PLEASE NOTE: Samples and accompanying relevant patient/ isolate data maybe referred for confirmatory or further laboratory testing to Reference laboratories. Relevant Public Health departments may also be notified IF a notifiable disease is identified under the Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 53/2020).