Evaluation of caries-associated virulence of biofilms from Candida albicans isolated from saliva of pediatric patients with sickle-cell anemia

• Main Authors: Fernanda Lourenção BRIGHENTI (Author), Amanda Coelho MEDEIROS (Author), Bruno Mello MATOS (Author), Zulene Eveline Abreu RIBEIRO (Author), Cristiane Yumi KOGA-ITO (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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A previous study demonstrated that the amount of Candida spp. in saliva is higher in children with sickle-cell disease. The results from a recent study demonstrate its participation in the etiology of dental caries. Objective This study assessed caries-associated virulence (production of acid, extra...