Atherosclerosis is now known to be a disease of

inflammation. Which of the following oral bacteria
can also be involved in this disorder?
a. Porphyromonas gingivalis
b. Streptococcus mutans
c. Lactobacillus spp
d. Staphylococcus spp
e. all of these


Answer: a

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