Streptococcus MutansInfections in Infants and Related Maternal and Child Factors

• Main Authors: Blerta Latifi-Xhemajli (Author), Aida Rexhepi (Author), Jacques Veronneau (Author), Teuta Kutllovci (Author), Dafina Ahmeti (Author), Shqiprim Bajrami (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of Zagreb. School of Dental Medicine, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the maternal-child S. mutans infection, mutual interaction and potential risk factors altering this interaction. Material and methods: A total of 160 mothers who were paired with their children were recruited. Saliva from mothers and children was co...