Trypsin-Like Activity in Oral Cavity Is Associated with Risk of Fever Onset in Older Residents of Nursing Homes: An 8-Month Longitudinal Prospective Cohort Pilot Study

This study aimed to evaluate the association between trypsin-like activity in the oral cavity and the onset of fever in independent older residents of nursing homes. Independent older residents aged ≥ 65 years in 10 nursing homes were included in this study, which was conducted in Kitakyushu, Japan....

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Main Authors: Maya Izumi, Ayaka Isobe, Sumio Akifusa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/5/2255