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Comparison between a dip-slide test and plate count for determination of Streptococcus mutans infection. 1986

C G Emilson, and B Krasse

A significant correlation was found between the results of a dip-slide test and a conventional agar-plate method for determination of the salivary Streptococcus mutants population. The growth density of S. mutans around bacitracin discs on the dip-slide was estimated and examination of the dip-slides with or without a microscope showed good agreement. The percentage of identical scores between two observers increased from 69 to 84% with the use of a microscope. Scores from dip-slides inoculated with saliva by means of a cotton swab showed good agreement with those obtained with stimulated saliva. The dip-slide method is simple and reliable and can be a valuable tool in general practice for the estimation of the S. mutans infection.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D003470 Culture Media Any liquid or solid preparation made specifically for the growth, storage, or transport of microorganisms or other types of cells. The variety of media that exist allow for the culturing of specific microorganisms and cell types, such as differential media, selective media, test media, and defined media. Solid media consist of liquid media that have been solidified with an agent such as AGAR or GELATIN. Media, Culture
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001431 Bacteriological Techniques Techniques used in studying bacteria. Bacteriologic Technic,Bacteriologic Technics,Bacteriologic Techniques,Bacteriological Technique,Technic, Bacteriological,Technics, Bacteriological,Technique, Bacteriological,Techniques, Bacteriological,Bacteriologic Technique,Bacteriological Technic,Bacteriological Technics,Technic, Bacteriologic,Technics, Bacteriologic,Technique, Bacteriologic,Techniques, Bacteriologic
D012463 Saliva The clear, viscous fluid secreted by the SALIVARY GLANDS and mucous glands of the mouth. It contains MUCINS, water, organic salts, and ptylin. Salivas
D013295 Streptococcus mutans A polysaccharide-producing species of STREPTOCOCCUS isolated from human dental plaque.

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