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Concordance of Porphyromonas gingivalis colonization in families
1 Feb 1997
Abstract excerpt
Periodontitis is a widespread disease that appears to be due to a specific bacterial infection. Several species of bacteria have been investigated as potential pathogens, and particularly strong evidence links the presence of Porphyromonas gingivalis with indicators of periodontitis. Information concerning the transmission of P. gingivalis between human contacts may be important in determining risk factors for...
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