The tongue is commonly infected (in as many as 83%)with _________ in patients with Sicca syndrome (SS).

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The tongue is commonly infected with Candida albicAnswer in patients with Sicca syndrome.Not only must the acute candidal infection be treated,but some type of maintenance therapy must be provided to prevent recurrence of the fungal infection.As long as the oral environment is adversely affected by hyposalivation,susceptibility to recurrence of the oral infection and continued deterioration occur.

The Tongue Is Commonly Infected (In as Many as 83%)with