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Effects of a miconazole oral patch on preventing development of oral candidiasis in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy: results of a preliminary study quantifying the prevalence of Candida albicans in saliva.

Ryuichiro FunaharaSakiko SoutomeMadoka FunaharaShoma TsudaTakumi HasegawaMasahiro UmedaMasaya Akashi
Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)
This study suggested that prophylactic use of a miconazole oral patch was effective in suppressing the growth of C. albicans count in saliva during RT for head and neck cancer.
Keyphrases
  • candida albicans
  • biofilm formation
  • early stage
  • risk factors
  • radiation therapy
  • radiation induced
  • peripheral blood
  • cystic fibrosis
  • pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • locally advanced
  • staphylococcus aureus