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Genotypic diversity and phenotypic traits of Streptococcus mutans isolates and their relation to severity of early childhood caries.
BMC oral health - 14 Jul 2017
Valdez Remberto Marcelo Argandoña, Duque Cristiane, Caiaffa Karina Sampaio, Dos Santos Vanessa Rodrigues, Loesch Maria Luiza de Aguiar, Colombo Natalia Helena, Arthur Rodrigo Alex, Negrini Thais de Cássia, Boriollo Marcelo Fabiano Gomes, Delbem Alberto Carlos Botazzo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Early childhood caries (ECC) is an aggressive condition that can affect teeth of young children. This study aimed to evaluate genotypic diversity and phenotypic traits of S. mutans isolated from dental biofilms of children with different caries status in comparison with caries free (CF) children. METHODS: Streptococcus mutans strains were isolated from supragingival biofilm samples of CF, ECC and...
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