News in Dentistry

[摘要] Periodontal disease results in a newly discovered problem when it is not treated properly. Byproducts of bacteria in gum disease, known as metabolic small chain fatty acids, can cause HIV in dormant T-cells to become active and cause the virus to replicate, according to a research team from Case Western Reserve University. This research shows why people with HIV infections and periodontal disease have higher levels of the virus in their saliva when compared to HIV patients who have healthy gums. It’s possible that the byproducts from other bacteria infections could alter gene expression for the same reason.