Inconsistent levels of mutans streptococci and lactobacilli measured in stimulated whole saliva

European Journal of Oral Sciences

Volumn 103, Issue 2, 1995, Pages 99-102

  Sullivan, Åsa ^a   Hector, Mark ^b  

^a LUND UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

^b QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

caries; dental; lactobacilli; mutans streptococci; saliva; variability

Indexed keywords

EID: 85005732337     PISSN: 09098836     EISSN: 16000722     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.1995.tb00124.x     Document Type: Article

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