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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doaj-3b1222135e1e4eeabcd52834e5e94a122020-11-25T01:25:27ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesFrontiers in Dentistry2676-296X2009-06-0162Prevalence of Cytomegal and Epstein Barr Viruses Among Patients with Aggressive Periodontitis M. Jahangirnezhad01Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Ahwaz Jondishapour Universi 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 https://jdt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jdt/article/view/180HerpesviridaeAggressive PeriodontitisPrevalence |
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Prevalence of Cytomegal and Epstein Barr Viruses Among Patients with Aggressive Periodontitis |
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Prevalence of Cytomegal and Epstein Barr Viruses Among Patients with Aggressive Periodontitis |
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Prevalence of Cytomegal and Epstein Barr Viruses Among Patients with Aggressive Periodontitis |
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Prevalence of Cytomegal and Epstein Barr Viruses Among Patients with Aggressive Periodontitis |
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Prevalence of Cytomegal and Epstein Barr Viruses Among Patients with Aggressive Periodontitis |
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prevalence of cytomegal and epstein barr viruses among patients with aggressive periodontitis |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences |
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Frontiers in Dentistry |
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2009-06-01 |
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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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Herpesviridae Aggressive Periodontitis Prevalence |
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