Oral <i>Candida</i> colonization in xerostomic postradiotherapy head and neck cancer patients

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Authors

Supanat Tarapan · Srinakharinwirot University

Oranart Matangkasombut · Chulalongkorn University

Dunyaporn Trachootham · Mahidol University

Vanthana Sattabanasuk · Mahidol University

Sineepat Talungchit · Srinakharinwirot University

Wannaporn Paemuang · Chulabhorn Hospital

Tawaree Phonyiam

Abstract

NACS colonization was common in xerostomic head and neck cancer patients. Increased signs of dry mouth, female and dental prostheses may promote NACS colonization.

Topics & Keywords

Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions Oral health in cancer treatment Oral Health Pathology and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: Oral Diseases

Volume 25, Issue 7, pp. 1798-1808

DOI: 10.1111/odi.13151

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