An underestimated pitfall of oral candidiasis in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: an observation study

An underestimated pitfall of oral candidiasis in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: an observation study

Abstract Background Oral candidiasis is a common problem associated with head and neck radiation therapy (RT) consequences being pain, burning sensation, taste change, and systemic infection. There are difficulties in differentiating between oral candidiasis and radiation induced oral mucositis. We...

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Main Authors: Imjai Chitapanarux, Somying Wongsrita, Patumrat Sripan, Panithan Kongsupapsiri, Panchalee Phakoetsuk, Siriarrayapa Chachvarat, Kittikun Kittidachanan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Candidiasis
Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy
Head and neck cancer
Accuracy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01721-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01721-x

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