Dynamics, cariogenicity, and geographic distribution of Streptococcus mutans adhesin types suggest adaptation to individual hosts
Nongfei Sheng, Anders Esberg, Lena Mårell, Elisabeth Johansson, Carina Källestål, Nicklas Strömberg
The paper tracks the stability and geographic distribution of Streptococcus mutans adhesin types over 5 years and links specific subtypes to increased caries risk.
bioRxiv · Jan 7, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology