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Chlorhexidine for prophylaxis against oral infections and associated complications in patients receiving bone marrow
Abstract:
Intensive chemoradiotherapy damages the mucosal barrier of the mouth and throat and is often associated with severe oral inflammation and infection. This study examined the use of a 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthrinse for prophylaxis against oral complications in patients receiving bone marrow transplants. Use of chlorhexidine mouthrinse produced reductions in oral soft tissue disease and oral microbial burden, including a significant decrease in oral mucositis and Candida infections. The advantage for patients undergoing intensive antineoplastic therapy, and potentially for other immunocompromised patients susceptible to oral infections, was studied.
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