Immunological and Microbiological Findings in Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Periodontitis Individuals.

The study measured levels of periodontal bacteria and inflammatory markers in saliva from people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, comparing those with and without periodontitis to healthy controls. Psoriatic individuals with periodontitis showed higher bacterial counts and elevated inflammatory markers, particularly those with psoriatic arthritis.

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