Bacteria Linked to Head and Neck Cancer

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Bacteria involved in gum disease linked to increased risk of head and neck cancer

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More than a dozen bacterial species among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been linked to a collective 50% increased chance of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Some of these microbes had previously been shown to contribute to periodontal disease, serious gum infections that can eat away at the jawbone and the tissues that surround teeth.

Ahn cautions that while the added risks from bacteria are concerning, overall cases of head and neck cancer remain fairly uncommon.

The study was conducted by NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine .

Ahn: "Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer remains fairly uncommon".

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