Detection of cytomegalovirus, Epstein–Barr virus, and torque teno virus in subgingival and atheromatous plaques of cardiac patients with chronic periodontitis
Background: Periodontitis and atherosclerosis represent a chronic inflammatory process. The incidence of periodontitis in cardiac patients with atherosclerosis is a well-established fact. The role of viruses in the etiopathogenesis of both has been proposed. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2017;volume=21;issue=6;spage=456;epage=460;aulast=Priyanka |