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[Detection of the transmitted strains and non-transmitted strains of Mutans streptococci by AP-PCR].
Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology - 1 Oct 2003
Li Song, Liu Tianjia, Zhuang Heng
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Dental caries is a transmissible infectious disease in which S. mutans plays the major role. The purpose of this study was to detect the S. mutans transmitted strains and non-transmitted strains by AP-PCR fingerprint for laying the foundation of study on the relation between bacterial properties of S. mutans and its transmission. METHODS: Plaque samples were obtained from buccal surfaces of 20 3-4...
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