Which bacterium of the 'red complex' is most strongly associated with chronic periodontitis?

Which bacterium of the 'red complex' is most

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AStreptococcus mutans
BLactobacillus acidophilus
CActinomyces viscosus
DPorphyromonas gingivalis

✓ Correct answer: D. Porphyromonas gingivalis Porphyromonas gingivalis, a Gram-negative anaerobe of the red complex, is a key periodontal pathogen; S. mutans and Lactobacillus are caries-related.

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