Organisms

Streptococcus mutans

A polysaccharide-producing species of STREPTOCOCCUS isolated from human dental plaque.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A polysaccharide-producing species of STREPTOCOCCUS isolated from human dental plaque.

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

78(76); was see under STREPTOCOCCUS 1976-77

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Previous Indexing

  • Streptococcus (1966-1975)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Streptococcus mutans. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013295. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013295
  2. Streptococcus mutans. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streptococcus_mutans
  3. Streptococcus mutans. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131452