Acidogenic and aciduric properties of Streptococcus mutans serotype c according to its genomic variability.

Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) has a wide genetic diversity that contributes to its phenotypic heterogeneity, and may be related to attributes associated with acidogenicity and aciduricity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the acidogenic and aciduric properties of S.

Genomic and phenotypic diversity of Streptococcus mutans.

Background: Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is a commensal microorganism found in the human oral cavity. However, due to environmental changes, selective pressures, and the presence of a variable genome, it adapts and may acquire new physiological and metabolic properties that alter dental biofilm homeostasis, promoting the development of dental caries.

Genetic diversity of Streptococcus mutans serotype c isolated from white spot and cavitated caries lesions from schoolchildren.

Objective: To determine the genetic diversity of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) serotype c isolated from white spot and cavitated caries lesions of schoolchildren.

Methods: S.