Assessment of Immune Status and Risk of Oral Candidiasis Development in Patients With Leukemia

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Oral candidiasis is a common opportunistic infection in patients with leukemia due to compromised immune function. This review aims to evaluate the relationship between immune status and the risk of developing oral candidiasis in these patients. Neutropenia, impaired cellular immunity, and disruption of oral microbiota increase susceptibility to Candida colonization and infection. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for early diagnosis, effective prevention, and optimal therapeutic interventions.

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