Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2010 · 287 citations · 9 references
F. nucleatum may have translocated from the mother's mouth to the uterus when the immune system was weakened during the respiratory infection. This case sheds light on patient management for those with pregnancy-associated gingivitis.
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Treatment of Periodontal Disease and the Risk of Preterm Birth
Bryan S. Michalowicz, James S. Hodges, Anthony J. DiAngelis et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2006 · 531 citations · Full text