Association between oral health and upper respiratory tract infection among children

Association between oral health and upper respiratory tract infection among children

Background: The oral cavity is a potential reservoir for respiratory pathogens. This longitudinal study investigated the association between upper respiratory tract infection (URI) and oral health among children. Methods: A total of 288 children aged 4 years were recruited. Their dental caries and o...

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Main Authors: Gao, X. (Author), Jiang, S. (Author), Li, K.Y (Author), Lo, E.C.M (Author), Zhou, Y. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2018
Subjects:
Child, Preschool
children
complication
dental caries
Dental Caries
dental plaque
Dental Plaque Index
DMF index
DMF Index
female
Female
health
Hong Kong
human
Humans
Longitudinal Studies
longitudinal study
male
Male
mouth hygiene
Oral health
Oral Health
Oral Hygiene
plaque index
preschool child
questionnaire
respiratory tract infection
Respiratory Tract Infections
Socioeconomic Factors
socioeconomics
statistics and numerical data
Surveys and Questionnaires
upper respiratory tract infection
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