Association between periodontitis and preterm low birth weight in human immunodeficiency virus seropositive pregnant women in India: A cohort study

Association between periodontitis and preterm low birth weight in human immunodeficiency virus seropositive pregnant women in India: A cohort study

Background & Objectives: Because of the inflammatory response to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and periodontitis risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes are high. There is a limited number of studies available in the literature regarding the association between periodontitis...

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Main Authors: Sunkavilli Ravi Kiran, Yudheera Karnam, Yella Ramya, Bammidi Niharika, Ponnaganti Durga Rani, Sankar Narayana Sarma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Subjects:
hiv pregnant women
gingivitis
maternal oral health
preterm birth
Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2022;volume=11;issue=12;spage=7830;epage=7835;aulast=Kiran

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