Bacteriome analysis of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans-JP2 genotype-associated Grade C periodontitis in Moroccan adolescents

• Main Authors: Vijaya Lakshmi Pavani Molli (Author), Jamila Kissa (Author), Divyashri Baraniya (Author), Amina Gharibi (Author), Tsute Chen (Author), Nezar N. Al-Hebshi (Author), Jasim M. Albandar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundGrade C (previously aggressive) periodontitis (GCP) in adolescents is prevalent in certain parts of Africa where it is associated with JP2 genotype, a highly virulent strain of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. The aim of this study was to characterize the subgingival bacteriome in Mo...