PCR Detection of HHV8 DNA in the Saliva of Removable Denture Wearers Compared to Dentate Cases in Shiraz, South of Iran

Biomed Res Int. 2020 Apr 15:2020:9358947. doi: 10.1155/2020/9358947. eCollection 2020.

Abstract

Result: In the denture wearers, HHV8 DNA was detected in 11 cases. Two of the controls amplified HHV8 DNA. Fisher's exact test demonstrates a significant difference between virus infection and using removable dentures (p = 0.015).

Conclusion: Our findings suggested that HHV8 detection could be associated with use of denture.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • DNA, Viral* / genetics
  • DNA, Viral* / metabolism
  • Denture, Complete / virology*
  • Denture, Partial, Removable / virology*
  • Female
  • Herpesviridae Infections* / genetics
  • Herpesviridae Infections* / metabolism
  • Herpesvirus 8, Human* / genetics
  • Herpesvirus 8, Human* / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction*
  • Saliva / virology*

Substances

  • DNA, Viral