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Cochrane EvidencePublished 7 Jul 2010
Interventions for treating oral candidiasis for patients with cancer receiving treatment
Cancer treatment can lead to severe fungal infections (candidiasis, called thrush) in the mouth. This can cause pain, difficulties in eating and longer hospital stays. Infection can sometimes spread through the body and become life-threatening. Different drugs are used to try and relieve candidiasis. There is insufficient evidence that any of the antifungal ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 24 Jan 2007
Interventions for preventing oral candidiasis for patients with cancer receiving treatment
There is strong evidence that some antifungal drugs prevent oral candidiasis (thrush) caused by cancer treatment, but nystatin does not appear to work.Treatment for cancer can lead to severe fungal infections (thrush) in the mouth. This can cause discomfort, pain, difficulties in eating, longer stays in hospital and more worryingly, systemic infection ...