Article
Demonstration of identical strains of mutans streptococci within Chinese families by genotyping.
European journal of oral sciences - 1 Jun 1998
Redmo Emanuelsson I M, Wang X M
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study was to investigate the intra-familial distribution of mutans streptococci in some Chinese families. Eighteen families consisting of mother, father and a 3-yr-old child without any older siblings participated. Clinical examination and interview were performed to obtain inform...
Topics
- Adult
- Breast Feeding
- Child Care
- Child, Preschool
- China
- DMF Index
- DNA, Bacterial
- Dental Caries
- Dental Plaque
- Diet
- Family Health
- Female
- Genotype
- Health Status
- Humans
- Male
- Mother-Child Relations
- Mouth