Oral candida lesions and Candida tropicalis: Potential prognostic markers in end-of-life cancer patients.
Maiko ShimosatoShinpei KadaEriko YaseNaoki SakanePublished in: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (2024)
The extent of oral candidosis lesions or the presence of C. tropicalis may serve as prognostic indicator in patients with end-of-life cancer. Therefore, solely concentrating on the prevalence and frequency of fungal species may be insufficient for predicting life prognosis; it is advisable to assess these parameters through both visual examination and culture.