Which is the most common oral infection in diabetes mellitus?: (A) Candida, (B) Aspergillus, (C) Streptococcus, (D) Staphylococcus
Answer is A. Individuals with DM have a greater frequency and severity of infection. It is due to abnormalities in cell-mediated immunity and phagocyte function associated with hyperglycemia, as well as diminished vascularization. Hyperglycemia aids the colonization and growth o f a variety of organisms . Most commonly by Candida and other fungal species.