Detection of Porphyromonas gingivalis in umbilical cord blood of new-born and in subgingival plaque of pregnant participants with periodontal disease and its association with pregnancy outcomes: An observational study

Background: Preterm low birth weight (PLBW) is one of the causes of infant mortality and morbidity. Most of the studies have indicated the periodontal-systemic interlink. The association of periodontal pathogen on pregnancy outcome still stands inconclusive. The aim of the study was to detect the pr...

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Main Authors: J N Savitha, B Bhavya, Umesh Yadalam, Safiya Fatima Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2022;volume=26;issue=4;spage=365;epage=372;aulast=Savitha