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The Pathologist / Issues / 2026 / January / Oral Bacterium Worsens Multiple Sclerosis
Microbiology & Immunology

Oral Bacterium Worsens Multiple Sclerosis

Study finds a link between a higher abundance of a periodontal pathogen and disability severity

01/09/2026 News 2 min read
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Top Institutions in Neurology and Oral Microbiology

Leading institutions utilize multidisciplinary approaches combining neurology, immunology, microbiology, and advanced molecular techniques such as quantitative PCR and metagenomics to investigate the role of oral pathogens in MS and related neuroinflammatory disorders.

  • #1

    Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, MN

    Mayo Clinic is a global leader in multiple sclerosis research with extensive programs integrating neurology and microbiome studies to understand disease mechanisms and progression.

    Key Differentiators

    • Neurology
    • Immunology
    • Microbiology
  • #2

    Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, MD

    Johns Hopkins has a strong history in neuroimmunology and oral microbiome research, pioneering studies on the impact of periodontal pathogens on systemic and neurological diseases.

    Key Differentiators

    • Neurology
    • Oral Microbiology
    • Immunology
  • #3

    University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

    San Francisco, CA

    UCSF is renowned for its translational research in MS and the microbiome, combining clinical neurology with cutting-edge microbial genomics to explore disease-modifying factors.

    Key Differentiators

    • Neurology
    • Microbiology
    • Immunology
  • #4

    Hiroshima University Hospital

    Hiroshima, Japan

    Hiroshima University Hospital conducted the referenced study linking Fusobacterium nucleatum abundance to MS disability, demonstrating expertise in combining oral microbiology with neuroinflammatory disease research.

    Key Differentiators

    • Neurology
    • Oral Microbiology
  • #5

    Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, OH

    Cleveland Clinic has a comprehensive MS program with growing focus on the role of systemic infections and microbiota in disease progression and immune modulation.

    Key Differentiators

    • Neurology
    • Immunology
    • Microbiology

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