Mucosal microflora in head and neck cancer patients
International Journal of Dental Hygiene Jun 01, 2018
Almståhl A, et al. - Experts evaluated the tongue and buccal microflora prospectively in head and neck cancer patients treated with radiation therapy (RT). Findings suggested that during the treatment a decrease in the microorganisms associated with oral health and an increase in the mucosal pathogens was seen, despite improvements in treatment for cancer in the head and neck region. Levels of acid-tolerant microorganisms (lactobacilli and Candida) increased 2 years post-treatment, while the level of acid-sensitive microorganisms (Neisseria and F. nucleatum) decreased, probably due to persisting decreased salivary secretion rate.
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