Treatment of oral fungal infections using photodynamic therapy: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Date
2021Author
Roomaney, Imaan Amina
Holmes, Haly Karen
Engel, Mark M.
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This systematic review evaluated the evidence for the effectiveness of
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) in treating oral fungal infections, as an alternative to
conventional antifungal medications.Five randomized control trials (168 participants) comparing the treatment
of oral fungal infections using met with our inclusion criteria. Clinical and microbiological improvement was assessed by random-effects meta-analysis. Methodological
quality assessment and heterogeneity were performed using peer-reviewed criteria.
PROSPERO registration: CRD42017076.