Title: Aggregatibacter (Actinobacillus) actinomycetemcomitans: a triple A* periodontopathogen?
Abstract: Periodontology 2000Volume 54, Issue 1 p. 78-105 Aggregatibacter (Actinobacillus) actinomycetemcomitans: a triple A* periodontopathogen? Brian Henderson, Brian HendersonSearch for more papers by this author John M. Ward, John M. WardSearch for more papers by this authorDerren Ready, Derren ReadySearch for more papers by this author Brian Henderson, Brian HendersonSearch for more papers by this author John M. Ward, John M. WardSearch for more papers by this authorDerren Ready, Derren ReadySearch for more papers by this author First published: 16 August 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0757.2009.00331.xCitations: 24Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL References 1 Albandar JM, Brown LJ, Löe H. Putative periodontal pathogens in subgingival plaque of young adults with and without early-onset periodontitis. J Periodontol 1997: 68: 973– 981. 2 Alnaeeli M, Penninger JM, Teng YT. 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