Periodontal‑related bacteria are associated with periodontal inflammation during pregnancy

Source: The Author(s) (2020)

Recent studies revealed culturable periodontal keystone pathogens are associated with preterm low birth weight (PLBW). However, the oral microbiome is also comprised of hundreds of ‘culture-difcult’ or ‘not-yet-culturable’ bacterial species.

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