<i>Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans</i> and <i>Aggregatibacter aphrophilus</i> in a Kenyan Maasai Adolescent Population and Inhibition of Leukotoxic Activity by Herbal Plants Used as Part of Oral Hygiene Procedures

<i>Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans</i> and <i>Aggregatibacter aphrophilus</i> in a Kenyan Maasai Adolescent Population and Inhibition of Leukotoxic Activity by Herbal Plants Used as Part of Oral Hygiene Procedures

Background: A virulent genotype (JP2) of the periodonto-pathogen, <i>Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans</i> (<i>Aa</i>), is widespread in North and West Africa, while its presence in East Africa has not been thoroughly investigated. This JP2 genotype is associated with per...

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Main Authors: Mark Lindholm, Rolf Claesson, Arthur Kemoli, Tonnie Mulli, Jan Oscarsson, Dorte Haubek, Anders Johansson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
<i>Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans</i>
<i>Aggregatibacter aphrophilus</i>
leukotoxicity
herbal plants
Maasai adolescents
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/22/5402

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