Porphyromonas gingivalis as a keystone pathogen in systemic diseases.
Researchers reviewed evidence showing that *Porphyromonas gingivalis*, a bacterium responsible for periodontitis, is linked to several systemic diseases including cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and pregnancy complications, likely through bacterial spread, immune evasion, and chronic inflammation.
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