Identification of Periodontal Pathogens in Atheromatous Plaques

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Authors

Violet I. Haraszthy · University at Buffalo, State University of New York

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.

Topics & Keywords

Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Periodontology

Volume 71, Issue 10, pp. 1554-1560

DOI: 10.1902/jop.2000.71.10.1554

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