Characteristics of the oral microbiota in patients with primary Sj ögren’s syndrome

ConclusionsThe oral microbial ecology of patients with pSS is dysregulated, resulting in a decrease in overall diversity.Prevotella andVeillonella may be related to pSS, whileFusobacterium,Actinomyces, andLeptotrichia may be related to dental caries in pSS patients.Key Points•This study revealed differences in the oral microbial composition of patients with pSS compared to healthy controls.•We included a plaque group of pSS patients to identify the microbiota related to pSS and dental caries.•Prevotella and Veillonella may contribute to pSS, and Fusobacterium,Actinomyces, and Leptotrichia are associated with dental caries in pSS patients.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research