In this study the incidence of the species of Candida in the healthy oral cavities of an infantile population suffering from malnutrition was studied. Diverse species of Candida were described, C. albicans was isolated from 29.4%, one was subsequently identified as C. dubliniensis by PCR using specific primers for this species.En este estudio se evaluo la incidencia de las especies de Candida de la cavidad oral sana de una poblacion infantil desnutrida. Diversas especies de Candida fueron encontradas, C. albicans fue aislada en 29.4%, posteriormente se identifico una como C dubliniensis por PCR usando cebadores especificos para esta especie.