Pathogenic oral bacteria in hospitalised patients with dysphagia: The silent epidemic
Background: Aspiration pneumonia is a serious and fatal complication of dysphagia, secondary to the ingestion of bacteria-laden secretions. However, no studies have documented the oral hygiene features present in patients who present with dysphagia. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to descr...
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AOSIS OpenJournals Publishing AOSIS (Pty) Ltd
2021
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