Fusobacterium nucleatum and adverse pregnancy outcomes: Epidemiological and mechanistic evidence
2018
Vander Haar, Emilie L. | So, Jeewon | Gyamfi-Bannerman, Cynthia | Han, Yiping W.
Fusobacterium nucleatum is a Gram-negative anaerobic oral commensal associated with periodontal disease. F. nucleatum has been implicated in a wide spectrum of systemic diseases, including oral, gastro-intestinal, rheumatologic, and vascular pathologies. As pregnancy risk has been linked to periodontal disease, there has also been significant research into the effects of periodontal disease on adverse pregnancy outcomes. This article reviews the epidemiological and mechanistic evidence of the role of F. nucleatum in adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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