Maternal periodontal disease linked to infant gut inflammation and long-term disease risk

A new study demonstrates that maternal oral dysbiosis increases the risk of intestinal inflammation in offspring. Specifically, periodontal disease promotes the growth of oral pathobionts (e.g., Klebsiella aerogenes), which are then transmitted to the infant gut.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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