Occurrence of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in Indian chronic periodontitis patients and periodontally healthy adults

Occurrence of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in Indian chronic periodontitis patients and periodontally healthy adults

Background: Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa), an important primary periodontal pathogen, is known for its strong virulence characteristics that cause periodontal disease. We investigated Aa occurrence in Indian individuals using culture and 16 s rDNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Materi...

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Main Authors: Vinayak Mahableshwar Joshi, Kishore Gajanan Bhat, Manohar Suresh Kugaji, Preeti Shivaji Ingalgi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Subjects:
Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans
chronic periodontitis
culture
polymerase chain reaction
subgingival plaque
Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2016;volume=20;issue=2;spage=141;epage=144;aulast=Joshi

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