Molecular Epidemiology and Associated Risk Factors of Parasites in Oral Cavity of Children with Malignancies in Western Iran
CONCLUSION: Our results showed the high frequency of oral cavity parasites in children who suffering malignancies or receiving treatment by chemotherapy in Lorestan province, Iran. The awareness of the main risk factors for oral cavity parasites particularly using mouthwash is necessary in improving public and oral health strategies in children with cancer. Consequently, oncologist and dental practitioners must be aware to identify and manage oral health concerns in in children who suffering from different types of malignancies to prevent the oral diseases and infections.PMID:37886250 | PMC:PMC10597887 | DOI:10.18502/ijpa.v18i3.13755
Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology - Category: Parasitology Authors: Fahimeh Kooshki Amal Khudair Khalaf Hossein Mahmoudvand Parastoo Baharvand Faezeh Gandomi Rouzbahani Behnoush Selahbarzin Source Type: research
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