Porphyromonas gingivalis in dental plaque and serum C-reactive protein levels in pregnancy

Background: The periodontopathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) has been reported as a risk factor for preterm labour. Its pathogenesis and role in pregnancy have not been investigated in Lebanon. Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in pregnant women with periodontitis also appear to mediate...

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Main Authors: Nada M. Souccar, Marita Chakhtoura, Joseph G. Ghafari, Alexander Michael Abdelnoor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2010-05-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
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Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/1031
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