Detection of the amoeba Entamoeba gingivalis in periodontal pockets

Periodontitis is a public health issue, being one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. However, the aetiology of the disease is still unclear: genetics of patients cannot explain the dispersed or isolated localisation of gingival pockets, while bacteria-based models are insufficient to distingu...

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Main Authors: Bonner Mark, Amard Véronique, Bar-Pinatel Charlotte, Charpentier Frédéric, Chatard Jean-Michel, Desmuyck Yvan, Ihler Serge, Rochet Jean-Pierre, Roux de La Tribouille Véronique, Saladin Luc, Verdy Marion, Gironès Núria, Fresno Manuel, Santi-Rocca Julien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2014-01-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
PCR
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2014029