Comparative analysis of antibodies to four major periodontal bacteria in respiratory diseases: a cohort study
Conclusion
A low level of TD was associated with bronchitis/emphysema compared with the rest of the cohort. In the total study sample, low levels of antibodies to both TF and TD were associated with daily smoking.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: General Medicine Authors: Lund Haheim, A. L., Olsen, I., Thelle, D. S., Ronningen, K. S. Tags: Open access, Epidemiology Source Type: research
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