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Expert in Chronic Bacterial Disease Discusses Oral Bacteria
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Apr 25, 2017

Dr. Garth Ehrlich, expert researcher on chronic bacterial pathogenesis from Drexel University talks about how some of the most important research he is doing right now is establishing a link between periodontal bacteria and infections of the joints. Peri-prosthetic joint infections – are the most common reason an artificial joint needs to …

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Science Daily: Gum Disease Facilitates Rheumatoid Arthritis
Apr 25, 2017

In an article published in September of 2013, Science Daily reported on a study conducted by a team of scientists from the European Union’s Gums and Joints project that uncovered how the bacterium responsible for periodontal disease worsens rheumatoid arthritis by leading to earlier onset, faster progression, and greater severity of …

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