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The Fidelity of Initial Acquisition of Mutans Streptococci by Infants from Their Mothers
1 Feb 1995
Abstract excerpt
Previous cross-sectional studies using bacteriocin profiles, serotyping, or genotyping suggest that mothers are the principle source of mutans streptococci (MS) to their infants. This study determined the commonality of MS genotypes between mothers and their infants at the time of initial acquisition. Oral bacteria of mothers and their infants were monitored from birth for approximately 3 years at three-month...
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