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Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)

ISSN 1978-3728

Vol. 41 / No. 3 / Published : 2008-07

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Original Article :

The management of oral candidosis in diabetic patient with maxillary herpes zoster

Author :

  1. Kus Harijanti*1
  2. Dwi Setyaningtyas*2
  3. Isidora*3
  1. Departement of Oral Medicine
    Faculty of Dentistry Airlangga University
    Surabaya - Indonesia
  2. Oral Medicine Clinic of Surabaya Navy Hospital
    Surabaya - Indonesia
  3. Oral Medicine Clinic of Surabaya Navy Hospital
    Surabaya - Indonesia

Abstract :

Background: Oral candidosis is an infection caused by Candida mainly Candida albicans. Candida species are common normal flora in the oral cavity and have been reported to be present in 40% to 60% of the population. Candida is predominantly an opportunistic infectious agent. Infection frequency has increased because of the presence of both local and systemic risk factors. The elderly age and diabetes mellitus may decrease the amount of saliva (xerostomia) and potentially increase the risk of colonization and secondary infection by Candida. Herpes Zoster (HZ) is a manifestation of the reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus. It is characterized by unilateral, painful, vesicular rash with a dermatomal distribution. The clinical manifestations of this disease can erupt to the skin and mucous membrane. If maxillary nerve is involved, the lesion can appear on unilateral facial skin and oral mucous membrane. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to report and discuss the difficulties in managing the oral candidosis in elderly patient (57 year old male) who suffered from maxillary Herpes Zoster and diabetes mellitus. Case management: At first, the patient was treated with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate and mycostatin oral suspension as topical antimycotic and reffered to dermathology clinic for viral infection treatment, however the oral candidosis did not improved. Subsequently, ketokonazole tablet was given three times daily for three weeks and regulated blood glucose level. In systemic antifungi (ketokonazole) treatment the oral candidosis disappeared. Conclusion: In this case, oral candidosis was managed by viral infection treatment, blood glucose level regulating and systemic antifungal therapy.

Keyword :

Herpes Zoster, oral candidosis,


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Volume : 41 / No. : 3 / Pub. : 2009-09
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  2. Cytotoxicity Of 5% Tamarindus Indica Extract And 3% Hydrogen Peroxide As Root Canal Irrigation
  3. The Effectiveness Of 0.5–0.7% Tetracycline Gel To Reduced Subgingival Plaque Bacteria
  4. The Profile Of Upper Integument Lip Of Baduy And The Nearby Living Sundanese In South Banten, West Java, Indonesia
  5. Isolation And Identification Of Java Race Amniotic Membrane Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor Gene
  6. The Role Of Proper Treatment Of Maxillary Sinusitis In The Healing Of Persistent Oroantral Fistula
  7. The Management Of Oral Candidosis In Diabetic Patient With Maxillary Herpes Zoster
  8. Non-invasive Endodontic Treatment Of Large Periapical Lesions
  9. Potential Role Of Odontoblasts In The Innate Immune Response Of The Dental Pulp
  10. The Use Of Bay Leaf (eugenia Polyantha Wight) In Dentistry
  11. Effect Of Various Temperature And Storage Duration On Setting Time Of Orega Sealer

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