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Oral Mucositis
Studies have investigated the incidence and management of oral mucositis as well as its significant consequences, which may occur as a complication of mucositis. However, limited information exists on the incidence of oral mucositis resulting from a viral etiology such as HSV (Chen et al., 2011). No clear evidence supports routine cultures or empiric treatment with antivirals for presumed HSV-related oral mucositis. Healthcare professionals must identify, assess, and manage oral mucositis and should be aware that HSV infection is a potential cause or complication of oral mucositis.
Oral mucositis is an inflammatory process in the oral mucosa often caused by chemotherapy agents or radiotherapy. Oral mucositis is characterized by clinical signs and symptoms observed in the oral cavity. In the general oncology population, oral mucositis ranges from mild sensations in the oral cavity to a myriad of confluent ulcerative lesions. Mucositis can affect the continuum of the oral and gastrointestinal mucosa, from the mouth to the anus (Eilers & Million, 2007). For purposes of this case study, the authors will focus on the oral cavity.
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