A study on initial colonization of Mutans streptococci on teeth in infants and toddlers / 华西口腔医学杂志
West China Journal of Stomatology
;
(6): 126-127, 2005.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-329969
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the initial colonization of Mutans streptococci (MS) on teeth of children.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Dental plaque was collected from 123 children aged from 7 to 42 months. MS was isolated by culturing on selective medium and identified by biochemical tests.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>MS was detected in 51 of 123 children. The rate of colonization was 41.5%, and the mean age of colonization was 29 month. The incidence of MS infection increased with age and tooth eruption, and reached peak at 25 - 31 months, which was statistically significant. There was a correlation between infection of MS and dental caries.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The results indicate that the susceptive period of MS infection is from 25 to 31 months when the second primary molars erupt. MS infection is associated with dental caries.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Streptococcus mutans
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Tooth Eruption
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Age Factors
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Dental Caries
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Dental Plaque
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Microbiology
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
West China Journal of Stomatology
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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