The ability of the Candida species to colonize surfaces can be considered as a risk factor for oral infection. Aims The aim of this work was to establish oral Candida carriage in patients attending a dental clinic in Braga, Portugal. Methods A total of 97 patients were analysed. Swab samples were collected, and directly cultured onto CHROMagar Candida. Representative yeasts were identified by polymerase chain ...
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