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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
January 30, 2025
Study Reveals Gut Bacteria Link to Increased Stroke Risk
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- Identifying harmful bacteria like Streptococcus anginosus in the gut may provide a competitive advantage in calculating stroke risk.
- Researchers found that stroke patients with Streptococcus anginosus in the gut had a higher risk of death and major cardiovascular events over two years.
- Analyzing mouth and gut bacteria for stroke risk could lead to new therapies and improved dental hygiene, potentially preventing strokes and saving lives.
- Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus in stroke patients' guts may play a role in ongoing stroke risk, highlighting the importance of oral hygiene.
Impact - Why it Matters
Understanding the link between oral bacteria and stroke risk can lead to potential preventive strategies and improved prevention methods. The findings emphasize the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and targeting harmful oral bacteria to reduce the risk of stroke. This research highlights the potential impact of analyzing gut microbiota in assessing stroke risk and developing personalized preventive measures.
Summary
Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus, a common type of bacteria that usually lives in the mouth and gut, was found in the gut of recent stroke survivors in Japan. Over two years, stroke patients with a significant amount of Streptococcus anginosus bacteria in their gut were more likely to die or have another major cardiovascular event than stroke patients without Streptococcus anginosus in the gut. The results suggest that analyzing mouth and gut bacteria may someday help determine stroke risk, and that targeting these harmful bacteria with new therapies and proper dental hygiene may help prevent stroke.
Source Statement
This curated news summary relied on this press release disributed by NewMediaWire. Read the source press release here, Study Reveals Gut Bacteria Link to Increased Stroke Risk
