In a study published in the Journal of Virology, researchers at Case Western Reserve University discovered that the by-products of bacteria found in gum disease (i.e. fatty acids) can lead to Kaposi sarcoma—cancer-related tumors and lesions in the mouth. Since Kaposi sarcoma can initially show up as mouth lesions and eventually turn into malignant tumors, early detection of this type Continue Reading
Bacteria Present in Gum Disease May Lead to Oral Cancer: How Dental Care Can Help Prevent It
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