Speciation of Candida using CHROMagar in cases with oral epithelial dysplasia and squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract

Species level isolation of <i>Candida</i> helps in early identification of resistant non <i>Candida</i> strains and prompt treatment of the cases there by preventing the dissemination of infection in case of immuno-compromised individuals. The data presented also supports the use of CHROMagar <i>Candida</i> as a pertinent media for the rapid identification of <i>Candida</i> species directly from clinical specimens in resource challenged settings, which could be helpful in developing appropriate therapeutic strategy and management of patients. <b>Key words:</b>Candida, CHROMagar, epithelial dysplasia, oral cancer.