Prevalence and determinants of periodontitis among a population with knee osteoarthritis, a cross-sectional study at the Douala General Hospital (Littoral, Cameroon)

Prevalence and determinants of periodontitis among a population with knee osteoarthritis, a cross-sectional study at the Douala General Hospital (Littoral, Cameroon)

Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is a slowly evolving, multifactorial disorder that affects joints, particularly the knee. Periodontitis is an infection of the tissues supporting the teeth, leading to significant tooth loss. Recent studies suggest an association between Knee OA (KOA) and periodontitis,...

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Main Authors: Herna Stella Chimy Tchounchui, Fernando Kemta Lekpa, Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou, Clarisse Mapa-Tassou, Christian Deube Ngako, Faustin Atemkeng Tsatedem, Félicité Soh Maleu Mbah, Lawrence Essama Eno Belinga, Francine Same Bebey, Jérôme Ateudjieu, Simeon Pierre Choukem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Knee osteoarthritis
Periodontitis
Prevalence
Determinants
Oral hygiene
Oral hygiene habits
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-05450-x
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