Tag: covid-19 complications
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Association between gum disease and severity of COVID‐19 infection in Glen Iris
A recent study published in February 2021 (DOI link) found that gum disease or periodontitis is linked to the severity of Covid-19 complications. According to the authors, this research explored the role of gum disease as an exacerbating factor in severe Covid-19 outcomes. Since systemic inflammation is also a key feature of periodontitis, the connection…
