Streptococcus mutans- Tooth Decay: Difference between revisions
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<i> Streptococcus mutans </i> is a gram-positive coccus shaped bacterium. These facultative anaerobes are commonly found in the human oral cavity and is a significant contributor to tooth decay. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streptococcus_mutans) | |||
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Etiology/Bacteriology
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Bacteria | Phylum: Firmicutes | Class: Bacilli | Order: Lactobacillales | Family: Streptococcaceae | Genus: Streptococcus | Species: S. mutans
Description
Streptococcus mutans is a gram-positive coccus shaped bacterium. These facultative anaerobes are commonly found in the human oral cavity and is a significant contributor to tooth decay. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streptococcus_mutans)
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