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The oral microbiota of patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis
1 Jan 2014
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Specific pathogenic bacteria have been implicated in recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), a chronic inflammatory condition characterised by ulcerations in the oral mucosa. However, the aetiology behind this condition still remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: The buccal microbiota of patients with RAS was compared to that of control subjects to investigate its potential role for this condition. DESIGN: Buccal...
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