Prevalence of Cytomegal and Epstein Barr Viruses Among Patients with Aggressive Periodontitis

• Main Author: M. Jahangirnezhad
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2009-06-01
• Series: Frontiers in Dentistry
• Subjects: Herpesviridae; Aggressive Periodontitis; Prevalence
• Online Access: https://jdt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jdt/article/view/180

 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