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In pregnant women, the amount of Prevotella bacteria in the mouth wasn't linked to blood pressure levels.

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Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The claim correctly states 'not significantly correlated' which accurately reflects the statistical finding without implying causation.

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Reduced Abundance of Nitrate-Reducing Bacteria in the Oral Microbiota of Women with Future Preeclampsia

Case-Control Study
Human
2022 Mar 8

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Source Study

Reduced Abundance of Nitrate-Reducing Bacteria in the Oral Microbiota of Women with Future Preeclampsia

Score: 41
DOI: 10.3390/nu14061139

Similar Assertions

In pregnant women, higher levels of Veillonella bacteria in the mouth were linked to higher levels of Prevotella bacteria.

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The types and amounts of bacteria in the mouths of pregnant women who later got preeclampsia were more varied between individuals compared to women who stayed healthy.

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