Vertical and Horizontal Transmission of Streptococcus Mutans and Effective Factors: An In Vivo Study

Esra K., Nurhan O., Yilmaz A. D., Berrin O.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED ORAL RESEARCH, cilt.11, sa.2, ss.172-179, 2020 (ESCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 11 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2020
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/2320206820942694
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF ADVANCED ORAL RESEARCH
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.172-179
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aim: The degree of vertical (intrafamilial) and horizontal (extrafamilial) transfer of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) to a child shows differences according to cultures. The wrong care habits may result in transfer of S. mutans. The aim of this study was to determine the vertical and horizontal transmission of S. mutans to a child and effective factors.