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A 5 page overview of the polysaccharide-producing, ondopathogenic bacteria Streptococcus mutans. Includes information regarding its involvement in the formation of dental cavities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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plaque. Probably of less overall impact than many other members of Streptococcus, Streptococcus mutans still has considerable impact to mankind. The Streptococcus mutans bacteria, an ondopathogen, has been
implicated in the initiation of dental cavities (Raloff PG). Streptococcus mutans is interesting in its epidemiology. The bacteria produces
glucans which serve to bind the bacteria to the surface of teeth where the acids produced as a part of their metabolism causes dental caries (Raloff PG). Interestingly, a
brew of Japanese green tea has recently been demonstrated to halt the production of both the glucans and the acids and the hexanes found in the tea, when found in
the right combinations, can actually kill the microbes (Raloff PG). Description
Streptococcus mutans is a member of the genus Streptococcus. It is a spherical bacteria which is classified under the family Streptococcaceae (Encyclopedia
Britanica Inc. 316). The term "streptococcus" is translated as "twisted berry" and is descriptive of the bacterias characteristic chained grouping which is similar in appearance to a string of
beads (Encyclopedia Britanica Inc. 316). Streptococcus mutans is a gram positive bacteria which is non-motile (Encyclopedia Britanica Inc. 316). It does not require oxygen for its growth and
is thus classified as a facultative anaerobe (Encyclopedia Britanica Inc. 316). Streptococcus mutans is often fond in pairs or in larger groups which link together in chains (Encyclopedia Britanica
Inc. 316). The individual spherical cells of Streptococcus mutans are relatively small with most being less than two micronometers in diameter (Encyclopedia Britanica Inc. 316).
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