Aerobes in periodontal disease in the dog: a review.
Periodontal disease has been shown to be caused by bacteria. Periodontal inflammation results as the plaque bacteria change from a predominantly non-motile, Gram-positive, aerobic coccoid microbiotal flora to a more motile, Gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped flora. A review of the literature related to aerobic flora is included. The important effects of aerobic flora as well as their importance in contributing to periodontal disease development is reported.
Hennet
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University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
Harvey
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D000818:Animals; D001420:Bacteria, Aerobic / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000472:pathogenicity; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D004285:Dogs; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*