Meet Cr: The Persistent Mover 🏃
Motile Periodontal Pathogen | Yellow Complex
Campylobacter rectus — or Cr — is a motile periodontal pathogen associated with ongoing inflammation and disease progression.
Think of Cr as “The Persistent Mover.” It’s more commonly detected in advanced periodontal disease and may contribute to tissue breakdown when infection continues.
Cr has also been linked with inflammation around dental implants. When periodontal infection persists or isn’t responding as expected, Cr may be another piece of the bacterial puzzle.
Quick way to remember Cr:
🟡 Yellow Complex
🏃 The Persistent Mover
🦠 Motile periodontal pathogen
🌡️ Think ongoing inflammation
📈 More commonly detected in advanced periodontal disease
🦷 Associated with implant inflammation
🔄 May be present when infection persists or doesn’t respond as expected
Seeing Cr on a MicrobeLinkDx® Report?
Look at the Cr level along with the other bacteria detected and the patient’s clinical findings to understand the overall microbial picture.
Cr Research & Updates
We’ll continue adding new research, oral-systemic findings, clinical information, and resources related to Cr as they become available.
