The bacteria that causes ‘periodontitis’-a disease affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth- may increase the risk of oral or pancreatic cancer – a study found conclusively!
Researchers found that the virulence factor of the bacteria-also occurs in malignant tumors in intestinal tract eg-the pancreas.
The studies demonstrated that the underlying gum disease spread to other parts and activated the mechanism of tissue destructive cancer!It is so advisable not to take any health issues, however minor, they seem to be , lightly….

Deccan herald-