Isolation of Capnocytophaga species from non-vital anterior teeth.
Root-canal infection is very common in India. Both aerobic and anaerobic organisms have been claimed for its aetiology. However, isolation of Capnocytophaga species from non-vital anterior teeth is sparse. In this study a solitary case of Capnocytophagal root canal infection is reported.
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Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health, Calcutta.
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D001420:Bacteria, Aerobic / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D002206:Capnocytophaga / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans