Periodontal Bacterial Load Associated with Disease Severity in Multiple Sclerosis

Periodontal bacterial load associated with disease severity in multiple sclerosis

Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders through chronic inflammation.

Oral bacterium tied to disability severity in multiple sclerosis

Findings connect Fusobacterium nucleatum with multiple sclerosis disease severity

Is Your Oral Bacteria Influencing Multiple Sclerosis?

High levels of the periodontal bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum may be associated with more severe disability in people with multiple sclerosis. Researchers analyzed tongue-coating samples and found that MS patients with the highest abundance of this bacteria had significantly worse scores on a standard disability scale.

Study Finds Link Between Severe Gum Disease and Progression of Disability in Multiple Sclerosis

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