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

• Главные авторы: Imjai Chitapanarux (Автор), Somying Wongsrita (Автор), Patumrat Sripan (Автор), Panithan Kongsupapsiri (Автор), Panchalee Phakoetsuk (Автор), Siriarrayapa Chachvarat (Автор), Kittikun Kittidachanan (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: BMC, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...