Entamoeba gingivalis is associated with periodontal conditions in Chinese young patients: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigated the prevalence and relative abundance of Entamoeba gingivalis (E. gingivalis) in Chinese young patients with different periodontal conditions, and its association with subgingival microbial composition, periodontal parameters, and cytokines in gingival crevicular fluid.

Methods

Participants (age: 18-45 years) diagnosed with stage II-IV periodontitis, gingivitis, or periodontal health underwent periodontal examination and sampling. Subgingival plaque was analyzed by 16S+18S sequencing for E. gingivalis detection and microbial analysis. The distribution of E. gingivalis in subgingival plaque was illustrated by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Interleukin-1β, interleukin-8, and tumor necrosis factor-α in g

SUBMITTER: Jiao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9585380 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature