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

• Главные авторы: Cathy Nisha John (Автор), Lawrence Xavier Graham Stephen (Автор), Charlene Wilma Joyce Africa (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...