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Prevalence and distribution of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and its cdtB gene in subgingival plaque of Chinese periodontitis patients.
BMC oral health - 13 Apr 2014
Wang Xiaoqian, Li Lu, Yang Mifang, Geng Ying, Chen Huiping, Xu Yan, Sun Ying
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (A.actinomycetemcomitans) is an important periodontal pathogen that can participate in periodontitis and other non-oral infections. The cytolethal distending toxin (Cdt) is among the virulence factors produced by this bacterium. This study was to elucidate the distribution of A.actinomycetemcomitans and the prevalence of its cdtB gene in Chinese subjects. METHODS:...
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