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Comparing the cariogenic species<i>Streptococcus sobrinus</i>and<i>S. mutans</i>on whole genome level
1 Jan 2014
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BACKGROUND: Two closely related species of mutans streptococci, namely Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus, are associated with dental caries in humans. Their acidogenic and aciduric capacity is directly associated with the cariogenic potential of these bacteria. To survive acidic and temporarily harsh conditions in the human oral cavity with hundreds of other microbial co-colonizers as competitors,...
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