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Periodontal pathogens are associated with predisposition to chronic diseases and death. Antibody levels against them reflect flora burden, although high levels might indicate a protective response. We studied all-cause and cause specific mortality in relation to antibody levels in a representative US sample.Adults ≥20years (n=6993) from the second phase of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination...