Candida–streptococcal interactions in biofilm-associated oral diseases

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Bacterial-fungal interactions and oral diseasesThe oral cavity contains up to 700 different species of microorganisms, including both bacteria and fungi [1].The interactions of these communities of different organisms has become of increasing interest, particularly with respect to cross-kingdom interactions involving fungi and bacteria, which have been associated with severity of dental caries (tooth decay) and...