Mouth bacteria in gum disease with blistering condition
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This study looks at the bacteria in the mouth and gut of people with a blistering gum condition (mucous membrane pemphigoid) and gum disease. It aims to understand if certain bacteria are linked to the disease, which could lead to better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must not smoke.
- You must have either gum blistering disease (MMP) with gum disease, or gum disease without MMP, or healthy gums without MMP.
- You must not have taken antibiotics or had deep gum cleaning in the last 3 months.
- You must not have other long-term immune or digestive illnesses.
Quick eligibility check
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