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Reversibility post-cessation : Evidence suggests partial restoration of oral and gut microbiota after smoking cessation (e.g., Neisseria recovery in saliva, Lactobacillaceae increase with modified-risk products), but long-term ecological resilience and its health implications require longitudinal human cohort studies
Similar content being viewed by others Facts Causal link between microbial dysbiosis and disease outcomes : The relationship between smoking-induced microbial imbalances (e.g., Fusobacterium , Prevotella enrichment) and disease progression (e.g., periodontitis, COPD, colorectal cancer) remains correlative
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