The impact of Filifactor alocis on the severity of periodontitis among diabetic and non-diabetic patients: a narrative review

• Main Authors: Shumani Charlotte Manenzhe (Author), Sandra Koutras (Author), Nompumelelo Benedicta Zwane (Author), Aubrey Isaac Masilana (Author), Sindisiwe Londiwe Shangase (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The extensive studies on Filifactor alocis (Fa) show a positive association with periodontitis, demonstrating elevated Fa levels compared to traditional periodontal pathogens in severe disease. Periodontitis is a chronic multifactorial disease induced by a dysbiotic microbiota in a susceptible host...