2013
DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.55.145
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Prevalence of drug-resistant opportunistic microorganisms in oral cavity after treatment for oral cancer

Abstract: Drug-resistant opportunistic infectionsmay cause health problems in immunocompromised hosts. Representative microorganisms in opportunistic infections of the oral cavity are Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans. We investigated the prevalence of drugresistant opportunistic microorganisms in elderly adults receiving follow-up examinations after primary treatment of oral cancer. Oral microorganisms were collected from patients satisfactorily treated for oral cancer (defined as good… Show more

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“…In individuals presenting periodontal diseases and/or immunological impairment, these opportunistic species may be found in M A N U S C R I P T A C C E P T E D ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT 11 higher proportions than in immunocompetent and/or periodontally healthy patients. For instance, C. albicans, S. aureus, and P. aeruginosa were detected in the oral cavity of 68.4%, 43.7%, and 57.1% of elderly adults, respectively, after primary treatment of oral cancer [38]. Our group reported high prevalence rates for staphylococci (81.5%), pseudomonads (83%) and Acinetobacter spp.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 78%
“…In individuals presenting periodontal diseases and/or immunological impairment, these opportunistic species may be found in M A N U S C R I P T A C C E P T E D ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT 11 higher proportions than in immunocompetent and/or periodontally healthy patients. For instance, C. albicans, S. aureus, and P. aeruginosa were detected in the oral cavity of 68.4%, 43.7%, and 57.1% of elderly adults, respectively, after primary treatment of oral cancer [38]. Our group reported high prevalence rates for staphylococci (81.5%), pseudomonads (83%) and Acinetobacter spp.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 78%
“…Both S. aureus and S. epidermidis are found in patients with dental infection (particularly abscess); however, the possible presence of S. aureus is especially important in dental care due to its increased resistance. Earlier literature states that S. aureus amplified significantly after surgical induction of hyposalivation [14].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The most represented opportunistic microorganisms include Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans [2,3]. Unfortunately, due to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, most of these organisms become drug resistant, leading to difficulties in curing related infectious diseases and thus reducing therapeutic options [3,4].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%