Changes in dental plaque following hospitalisation in a critical care unit: an observational study
Critical Care2013Vol. 17(5), pp. R189–R189
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Mishal Sachdev, Derren Ready, David Brealey, Jung Hyun Ryu, Georgia Bercades, Janette Nagle, Susana Borja-Boluda, Elisa Agudo, Aviva Petrie, Jean Suvan, Nikolaos Donos, Mervyn Singer, Ian Needleman
Abstract
Total bacterial count of dental plaque increases during hospitalisation in CCU. This finding, together with the colonisation of dental plaque by HAP bacteria strengthens the evidence for a deterioration in oral health in CCU and a risk factor for negative health and quality of life outcomes.
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