In:
Periodontology 2000, Wiley
Kurzfassung:
Severe periodontitis lesions can harbor several hundred‐thousand copies of active cytomegalovirus, and this paper proposes that cytomegalovirus in maternal periodontitis can infect the fetus. Cleft lips and palates may be oral examples of congenital cytomegalovirus infection. Anti‐cytomegalovirus periodontal treatment is indicated for high‐risk women who exhibit severe periodontitis and weakened immune system and are contemplating pregnancy or are in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
0906-6713
,
1600-0757
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
Wiley
Publikationsdatum:
2024
ZDB Id:
2027098-7