Bleeding gums is fraught with death

Swiss researchers found that in the mouth of human lives is a dangerous bacteria that can cause severe illness and even death in the event of contact with the bloodstream. That is why it is so important to take care of the gums.

Bleeding gums   It can be deadly! A bacterium called Streptococcus tigurinus was first detected in the human oral cavity. Scientists have conducted a series of tests that allowed to isolate the bacterium from the blood of patients suffering from endocarditis (an inflammatory disease of the heart), meningitis and spondylodiscitis (an inflammatory disease of the spine). Isolated bacteria similar to other streptococci, colonizing our mouth.

The data will allow scientists to determine the cause of some serious diseases and reduce the risk of their development. As suggested by study author Dr. Andrea Zbinden from the University of Zurich, accurate detection of this bacterium is essential to identify ways of its spread.

"Further research is needed to understand the distribution strategy Streptococcus tigurinus, - says Dr. Zbinden. - It helps to find out how she manages to cause a variety of diseases. Therefore, patients will receive better and faster treatment. That is, precisely those medicines that necessary. "

The researchers emphasize that their findings are not cause for panic. But it is important to know about it. The bacterium has the natural potential to cause some serious illnesses. In the near future, scientists will find out how much these bacteria spread from person to person. In the meantime, you can once again advised to carefully monitor oral hygiene, and time to treat such disorders as bleeding gums .

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