[Isolation and identification of bacteria lytic against Streptococcus sanguis from dental plaque of young children].
1988
K Tsukamoto
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D002675
Child, Preschool
A child between the ages of 2 and 5.
Children, Preschool,Preschool Child,Preschool Children
D003773
Dental Plaque
A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
Plaque, Dental
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001433
Bacteriolysis
Rupture of bacterial cells due to mechanical force, chemical action, or the lytic growth of BACTERIOPHAGES.
Bacteriolyses
D013295
Streptococcus mutans
A polysaccharide-producing species of STREPTOCOCCUS isolated from human dental plaque.
D013298
Streptococcus sanguis
A gram-positive organism found in dental plaque, in blood, on heart valves in subacute endocarditis, and infrequently in saliva and throat specimens. L-forms are associated with recurrent aphthous stomatitis.