Oral Microbiota and Candidiasis

Dear Colleagues,

As is known, oropharyngeal candidiasis is an opportunistic infection that can recur in susceptible patients due to systemic and local factors. The weapons to eradicate it have not changed during the past decades, and the literature and clinical practice report that from the mouth, it can dangerously disseminate severe health issues in fragile subjects. The recent omics sciences allowed us to begin specific studies on the fungal composition of the oral microbiota and the identification of species-specific clusters of morbidity-related presentation. Hence, the aim of this Special Issue is to offer the possibility of reporting original observations related to oropharyngeal candidiasis species characterization, diagnosis, and unconventional therapies to fight the recurrence of the infection, especially in particular conditions when co-morbidities and drug resistance derail the complete healing and allow the recurrences.

We invite you to submit research papers or review articles to this Special Issue to increase and share knowledge and future perspectives against these subtle and difficult-to-combat infections.

Dr. Maria Contaldo
Guest Editor

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• oral candidiasis
• Candida spp.
• oral microbiota
• antifungal resistance
• recurrent infections