Fusobacterium nucleatum in the oral cavity is associated with cerebral small vessel disease in patients with ischemic stroke
Highlights • We examined the relationship between the relative rates of periodontal pathogens in the oral cavity and cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). • The relative rates of Fusobacterium nucleatum in the oral cavity were strongly associated with CSVD in patients with ischemic stroke. • Oral care targeting Fusobacterium nucleatum may aid in impeding CSVD progression. Abstract Objectives Periodontal […]
