Microorganisms isolated from thermoplastic masks and storage racks in head and neck cancer patients with radiation dermatitis

Microorganisms isolated from thermoplastic masks and storage racks in head and neck cancer patients with radiation dermatitis

Abstract Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a critical public health issue, as they contribute to prolonged treatment duration, increased healthcare costs, and heightened risks of morbidity and mortality. In head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, thermoplastic masks (TMs)...

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Main Authors: Özlem Koca, Timur Koca, Rahmi Atil Aksoy, Aylin Fidan Korcum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Radiation dermatitis
Colonization
Risk factors
Secondary skin infection
Thermoplastic mask
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-78691-x

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-78691-x

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