Article
Molecular analysis of Peptostreptococcus micros isolates from patients with periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Jul 2001
Alpha C X, Guthmiller J M, Cummings H E, Schomberg L L, Noorani S M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Recent studies provide strong evidence implicating Peptostreptococcus micros in the pathogenesis of various oral infections, including oropharyngeal abscesses and periodontal disease. To date, very little is known regarding the role of P. micros in periodontal disease. Therefore, a genetic analysis was initiated to differentiate among strains of P. micros infecting periodontal patients. METHODS: Sixty...
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