Abstract:ABSTRACT
Saliva contains IgA which acted as the first line of defense against a pathogen in the oral cavity. IgA salivary in the elderly have decreased which caused prone to oral infection. The alternative way to increased salivary IgA levels was by gargling a probiotic solution. Gargling was a mechanical stimulation to increase the flow rate of saliva. Probiotic contains bacteria which can give advantage for the human body. Probiotics can stimulate the immune system to increased IgA levels. The purpose … Show more
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