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J. Willox
Researcher at University of Glasgow
Publications - 2
Citations - 149
J. Willox is an academic researcher from University of Glasgow. The author has contributed to research in topics: Oral microbiology & Candida albicans. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 2 publications receiving 145 citations.
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The effect of cytotoxic therapy on saliva and oral flora
B. E. Main,K.C. Calman,M.M. Ferguson,Stan B. Kaye,T.W. MacFarlane,Robert J. Mairs,Lakshman P. Samaranayake,J. Willox,John Welsh +8 more
TL;DR: It is concluded that cytotoxic chemotherapy results in a decreased salivary flow, a reduction in Salivary amylase and IgA, and an increase in the oral carriage of opportunistic pathogens.
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The oral carriage of yeasts and coliforms in patients on cytotoxic therapy
Lakshman P. Samaranayake,K.C. Calman,M.M. Ferguson,Stan B. Kaye,TW Macfarlane,B. E. Main,John Welsh,J. Willox +7 more
TL;DR: The oral cavity may constitute a reservoir of potentially pathogenic flora in patients on cytotoxic therapy, and the most frequent yeast and the coliform isolated were Candida albicans and Escherichia coli, respectively.