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Campylobacter rectus in human periodontitis

T E Rams1, D Feik, J Slots

  • 1Department of Periodontics, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

Oral Microbiology and Immunology
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
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Campylobacter rectus, a bacterium linked to periodontitis, was found in 80% of patients and associated with disease activity. Periodontal debridement significantly reduced its presence, highlighting its pathogenic role.

Area of Science:

  • Periodontology
  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Campylobacter rectus (formerly Wolinella recta) is implicated in periodontitis.
  • Understanding its prevalence and role in disease progression is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiology of C. rectus in periodontitis.
  • To determine its association with disease activity and response to treatment.
  • To assess its antimicrobial susceptibility.

Main Methods:

  • Subgingival C. rectus samples collected from 1654 periodontitis patients.
  • Analysis of age/sex distribution, disease activity association, and response to periodontal debridement.
  • In vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

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Main Results:

  • C. rectus recovered from 80% of periodontitis patients.
  • Positively associated with disease activity (OR=2.95) and inversely related to age.
  • Periodontal debridement reduced C. rectus from 8.2% to 0.7%.
  • High in vitro susceptibility to tetracycline, metronidazole, penicillin G, and ciprofloxacin.

Conclusions:

  • C. rectus is a prevalent bacterium in periodontitis lesions.
  • It plays a significant role in periodontitis pathogenesis and disease activity.
  • Effective treatment strategies targeting C. rectus are supported by its susceptibility profile.