Oral yeast colonization in patients with primary and secondary Sjögren's syndrome

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OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to investigate the pattern of oral yeast colonization of Sjögren's syndrome patients and its correlation to salivary flow rates, age, and time of the disease progression. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Saliva and swab specimens were obtained from 45 patients (primary Sjögren's syndrome = 15/ secondary Sjögren's syndrome = 15/ healthy controls = 15). Yeast species were identified using culture...

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