Article
First evidence of genetic intraspecific variability and occurrence of Entamoeba gingivalis in HIV(+)/AIDS.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Cembranelli Sibeli B S, Souto Fernanda O, Ferreira-Paim Kennio, Richinho Túlio T, Nunes Poliana L, Nascentes Gabriel A N, Ferreira Thatiana B, Correia Dalmo, Lages-Silva Eliane
Abstract excerpt
Entamoeba gingivalis is considered an oral commensal but demonstrates a pathogenic potential associated with periodontal disease in immunocompromised individuals. Therefore, this study evaluated the occurrence, opportunistic conditions, and intraspecific genetic variability of E. gingivalis in HIV(+)/AIDS patients. Entamoeba gingivalis was studied using fresh examination (FE), culture, and PCR from bacterial...
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