Subcutaneous abscess due to empyema necessitans caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis in a patient with periodontitis

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Porphyromonas gingivalis enhances pneumococcal adhesion to human alveolar epithelial cells by increasing expression of host platelet-activating factor receptor

Noriaki Kamio et al.

Summary: Chronic periodontitis is a risk factor for pneumonia, and periodontopathic bacteria enhance pneumococcal adhesion to human alveoli by inducing PAFR expression. Among the virulence factors of Porphyromonas gingivalis, gingipains play a key role in this process.

FEBS LETTERS (2021)

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Review Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine

Relationship between the oral cavity and respiratory diseases: Aspiration of oral bacteria possibly contributes to the progression of lower airway inflammation

Kenichi Imai et al.

Summary: The global aging population has a higher incidence of lower airway diseases, which are related to oral bacteria and periodontal diseases. Oral health management can reduce mortality and prevent pneumonia, highlighting the importance of collaboration between physicians and dentists.

JAPANESE DENTAL SCIENCE REVIEW (2021)

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