Streptococcus mutans is a key bacterium in the initiation of dental caries (tooth decay). It produces both acid and a sticky matrix from fermentable carbohydrates, primarily sugars.
An important cause of tooth decay by the bacterium Streptococcus mutans is because of their ability to attach to teeth surface by producing slime layer from
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2023 · Topic: Bacterial Diseases (Pathogenesis and virulence factors of bacteria)
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