Severe Dehydration Due to Low Intake in Patients with Oral Candidiasis in Malignancy: A Case Report

Abstract

Oral candidiasis is an infection in oral cavity caused by Candida albicans. This disease is frequently caused by immunological suppression, which can be local or systemic, caused by immunosuppression due to extremes of age (newborns and the elderly), diseases that impair immunity, such as in infection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), long-term systemic steroid use, and long-term systemic antibiotic use. Oral candidiasis could lead to low-intake condition due to swallowing difficulties. This case report aimed to present a patient with severe dehydration due to oral candidiasis that needs to be hospitalized.

Clinical Assessment and Management in Improving the Quality of Life of HIV/AIDS Patients with Oral Candidiasis: A Case Series

“…Its incidence has risen notably since the onset of the HIV epidemic, with ranging from 25% to 90% of HIVinfected individuals experiencing oral candidiasis. 9,[12][13][14][15] In severe cases, the condition can extend to the pharynx or the lungs, often leading to fatal outcomes. 7,16 Its complications may impede eating and drinking, disrupt nutritional intake, cause weight loss, and negatively impact the patient's general health.…”

“…Oral candidiasis can cause pharyngeal involvement, which can cause dysphagia and respiratory distress. 14,20 Nutritional problems may further affect their quality of life. 55 Clinical assessment based on the oral hygiene status of patients, in this case, the report revealed a range score of 2.8-4.3 (fair to poor).…”