The red complex, which includes Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola, and Tannerella forsythia (formerly Bacteroides\r\nforsythus), are recognized as the most important pathogens in adult periodontal disease. These bacteria are usually found together\r\nin periodontal pockets, suggesting that they may cause destruction of the periodontal tissue in a cooperative manner. This article\r\ndiscusses the interspecies pathogenic interactions within the red complex.
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