Comparative Evaluation of Candida albicans at Two Oral Sites in Healthy Individuals and Individuals With or Without Diabetes With Chronic Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Researchers compared *Candida albicans* presence on the tongue and below the gumline across healthy individuals, those with periodontitis alone, and diabetic patients with periodontitis (with good or poor blood sugar control). *Candida albicans* was more prevalent on the tongue, and its abundance correlated with deeper periodontal pockets and poorer glycemic control.

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