Identification of Candida albicans using different culture media and its association in leukoplakia and oral squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract

In this study, we have tried to compare the efficacy of cornmeal broth +5% milk and milk serum for the identification of <i>C. albicans</i>. Both the culture media were able to promote the growth of chlamydospore in <i>C. albicans</i>. Among different grades of leukoplakia, the growth of <i>C. albicans</i> was seen in severe dysplastic patient only while mild and moderate dysplasia showed no <i>Candidal</i> growth.