Awareness of association between periodontitis and PLBW among selected population of practising gynecologists in Andhra Pradesh

Awareness of association between periodontitis and PLBW among selected population of practising gynecologists in Andhra Pradesh

Context: Preterm low-birth-weight (PLBW) infants are at a higher risk for a number of acute and chronic disorders. Studies point to an association between periodontal infection and increased rates of preterm birth, and pregnant mothers with periodontal diseases are at increased risk of subsequent pr...

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Main Authors: Rajasekhar Nutalapati, Arpita Ramisetti, Ramesh Babu Mutthineni, Narendra Dev Jampani, Suresh Kumar Kasagani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
Subjects:
Awareness
gynecologists
periodontal disease
pregnant
preterm low birth weight
Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2011;volume=22;issue=5;spage=735;epage=735;aulast=Nutalapati

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