Persisting dental foci increase the risk for bacterial infections before and after liver transplant.

Philipp GöbelChristiane ForstingAlexandra KlünersPetra KnipperSteffen ManekellerJacob NattermannJörg C KalffFranz-Josef KramerChristian P StrassburgPhilip L Lutz

Published in: Clinical transplantation (2022)

Presence of dental foci is associated with an increased risk for bacterial infections not only after but also before liver transplant. Dental treatment might be a safe and effective procedure to mitigate this risk.

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oral health