A Core Genome Multilocus Sequence Typing Scheme for Streptococcus mutans
Streptococcus mutans is regarded as a major pathogen responsible for the onset of dental caries. S. mutans can transmit among people, especially within families. In this study, we established a new epidemiological approach to S. mutans classification. This approach can effectively differentiate amon...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2020-07-01
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Series: | mSphere |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1128/mSphere.00348-20 |