Genotypes of mutans streptococci tend to persist in their host for several years
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Genotypes of mutans streptococci tend to persist in their host for several years
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the consistency of the prevalence of mutans streptococci in a group of Swedish families. Eleven families, which had previously been examined for genotypes of mutans streptococci, were re-examined after 2-5 years. The families consisted of mother, father and a child (mean age 7.2 years at the follow-up examination). One father did not participate. Pooled plaque samples were obtained from buccal and occlusal surfaces. Isolates of mutans streptococci were genotyped using chromosomal DNA digested with restriction endonuclease HaeIII, separated by gel electrophoresis and visualised through UV illumination after ethidium bromide staining. Comparing the DNA fingerprints of mutans streptococci found at baseline and follow-up, 9 children harboured one or two genotypes which were similar on the two sampling occasions. Two of these children had also gained a genotype. The remaining 2 children had lost a genotype each and 1 of them had gained two new genotypes. All 21 adults showed one or two genotypes identical to those found at baseline. Nine of these 21 adults had also lost one genotype. Four of these 9 and additionally 4 of the remaining adults showed one or two new genotypes. Six mother-child pairs shared a genotype at baseline and this pattern remained for five pairs at the end of the study. The results suggest that genotypes of mutans streptococci have a fairly high degree of consistency in children between 3 and 8 years of age as well as in adults, indicating persistence of the strains. However, the results also indicate that some subjects may gain and/or lose genotypes.
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