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Characteristics of periodontal microflora in acute myocardial infarction.
Journal of periodontology - 1 May 2005
Doĝan Başak, Buduneli Eralp, Emingil Gülnur, Atilla Gül, Akilli Azem, Antinheimo Johanna, Lakio Laura, Asikainen Sirkka
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BACKGROUND: Periodontitis has been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Systemic reactions associated with cardiovascular events may depend on characteristics of the subgingival microflora in periodontitis. Our objectives were to compare the numbers of cultivable bacteria, composi...
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