Gum disease, inflammation risky for pregnant women
Carsamba, 07.05.2008, 04:41pm (GMT)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women with gum disease and high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) -- a marker of inflammation in the body -- are at increased risk of developing preeclampsia, a potentially serious complication involving high blood pressure that often leads to premature delivery.
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