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Mutans streptococci--in families and on tooth sites. Studies on the distribution, acquisition and persistence using DNA fingerprinting.
Swedish dental journal. Supplement - 1 Jan 2001
Emanuelsson I M
Abstract excerpt
Mutans streptococci (MS) are bacteria showing several cariogenic traits. This thesis is based on the concept that humans acquire MS directly or indirectly from each other. Previous research on the transmission of the bacteria in families has indicated that children acquire MS from their mothers. Just a few studies have included fathers. Diverging results have been presented about spouses acquiring MS from each...
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