Effect of Mucosal Brushing on the Serum Levels of C-Reactive Protein for Patients Hospitalized with Acute Symptoms

This study was based in a hospital setting. Patients with acute symptoms face a life-threatening crisis and often have systemic complications during the convalescence stage. During the acute stage, oral function does not work and oral hygiene status deteriorates. A gauze or sponge brush is generally...

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Main Authors: Naoko Nakahodo, Yoshiaki Nomura, Takumi Oshiro, Ryoko Otsuka, Erika Kakuta, Ayako Okada, Yuko Inai, Noriko Takei, Nobuhiro Hanada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Medicina
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/56/10/549