Influence of Fluoride-Resistant Streptococcus mutans Within Antagonistic Dual-Species Biofilms Under Fluoride In Vitro

The widespread application of fluoride, an extremely effective caries prevention agent, induces the generation of fluoride-resistant strains of opportunistic cariogenic bacteria such as fluoride-resistant Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans). However, the influence of this fluoride-resistant strain on o...

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Main Authors: Keke Zhang, Yangfan Xiang, Youjian Peng, Fengyu Tang, Yanfan Cao, Zhenjie Xing, Yejian Li, Xiangyan Liao, Yan Sun, Yan He, Qingsong Ye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2022.801569/full