HPV, Periodontitis Work In Tandem To Increase Risk Of Tongue Can...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Mon, 04/07/2008 - 01:00

Persons with periodontitis who also are infected with human papillomavirus are at increased risk of developing tongue cancer, new research has shown.

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that destroys connective tissue and bone supporting the teeth. It has been associated with various systemic diseases, including diabetes and heart disease.


 

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