BANA-Positive Plaque Samples Are Associated with Oral Hygiene Practices and Not CD4+ T Cell Counts in HIV-Positive Patients

• প্রধান লেখক: Cathy Nisha John (Author), Lawrence Xavier Graham Stephen (Author), Charlene Wilma Joyce Africa (Author)
• বিন্যাস: গ্রন্থ
• প্রকাশিত: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• বিষয়গুলি: article
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Background. The "red complex" microorganisms, namely, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola, and Tannerella forsythia are considered as potential pathogens causing HIV-associated periodontal diseases. Moreover, it has been recognized that an association exists between CD4+ T cell c...