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Identification of Periodontal Pathogens in Atheromatous Plaques

Journal of Periodontology · 2000 · Vol. 71(10) · pp. 1554–1560

Violet I. Haraszthy✉(University at Buffalo, State University of New York)Joseph J. ZambonMaurizio TrevisanMohamed ZeidRobert J. Genco

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Abstract

Periodontal pathogens are present in atherosclerotic plaques where, like other infectious microorganisms such as C. pneumoniae, they may play a role in the development and progression of atherosclerosis leading to coronary vascular disease and other clinical sequelae.

Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Streptococcal Infections and TreatmentsActinobacillusPrevotella intermediaMicrobiologyPorphyromonas gingivalisBiology16S ribosomal RNAFusobacterium nucleatumPolymerase chain reactionDigoxigeninBacteria

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AgedAged, 80 and overBase SequenceCarotid Artery DiseasesChronic DiseaseCytomegalovirusDNA, BacterialDNA, RibosomalDNA, ViralHumansMiddle AgedMolecular Sequence DataPeriodontal DiseasesPolymerase Chain ReactionCarotid Stenosis

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