title: Irradiation mucositis: a reappraisal.
abstract: Irradiation mucositis is a complication of anticancer therapy. It is regarded as an unavoidable consequence of treatment. Recent studies have shown that this condition is probably a consequence of abnormal Gram negative bacillary carriage in the oral cavity. If this abnormal carriage is avoided then prevention or amelioration of irradiation mucositis may be possible.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Dental Sciences, University of Liverpool, UK.
authors.forename: M V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D016371:Cranial Irradiation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006089:Gram-Negative Anaerobic Bacteria / Q000472:pathogenicity; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence / Q000528:radiation effects*; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology*