In the oral cavity of stomatological personnel, yeast colonization was found in 46.0% and Candida albicans in 33.0% of individuals — less than in the general population. C. albicans was least frequent in female doctors (24.2%), more frequent in nurses (30.6%), and highest in technicians (45.2%). Nurses with C. albicans had worked an average of 12 years in the field, while those without the yeast had worked 23 years. Interestingly, C. albicans appeared more often in younger individuals, contrary to trends in the general population. The study concludes no professional colonization risk exists.
Fragner P., Michálková B. (1982): Is there a professional hazard of yeast incidence in stomatologic personnel? – Česká Mykologie 36(4): 243–247.
