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Fermentation of carbohydrates in different flours by Streptococcus mutans.

Authors :
Matee MI
Maselle SY
Van Palenstein Helderman WH
Mikx FH
Source :
Archives of oral biology [Arch Oral Biol] 1993 Jul; Vol. 38 (7), pp. 627-9.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

The ability of Streptococcus mutans to ferment carbohydrates and to produce acid was investigated in different flours in vitro. The amounts of acid produced suggest a possible ecological role of the tested flours in the occurrence of Strep. mutans in dental plaque.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003-9969
Volume :
38
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Archives of oral biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8368962
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-9969(93)90131-5