Prevalence of Cytomegal and Epstein Barr Viruses Among Patients with Aggressive Periodontitis
Objective: Assessment of subgingival human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and Epstein Barr virus (EBV-1) in subjects with aggressive periodontitis. Materials and Methods: Samples were obtained from plaques formed in subgingival regions of 26 aggressive periodontitis patients. All specimens were submitt...
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| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2009-06-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Dentistry |
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| Online Access: | https://jdt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jdt/article/view/180 |
| Summary: | Objective:
Assessment of subgingival human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and Epstein Barr virus (EBV-1) in subjects with aggressive periodontitis.
Materials and Methods:
Samples were obtained from plaques formed in subgingival regions of 26 aggressive periodontitis patients. All specimens were submitted to polymerase chain reaction in order to detect HCMV and EBV-1.
Results:
HCMV and EBV-1 were observed in 27% and 25% of the participants respectively. Coinfection with both viruses was found in 52% of the patients.
Conclusion:
Within the limitations of the present study, it can be suggested that HCMV and EBV-1 in subgingival plaques may be associated with aggressive periodontitis. Additionally, concomitant occurrence of these viruses may negatively affect the wellbeing of periodontal tissues
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| ISSN: | 2676-296X |