The association between body mass index and the oral Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes profiles of healthy individuals

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INTRODUCTION: Microbiome status is considered an important factor that contributes to obesity. Investigations have shown that the oral microbiome comprises a vast array of bacterial species that can influence human health. OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between the presence of the bacterial phyla Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes and the body mass index (BMI) status of normal, overweight and obese subjects in...

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