Unveiling the complexity of early childhood caries: < em > Candida albicans < /em > and < em > Streptococcus mutans < /em > cooperative strategies in carbohydrate metabolism and virulence

CONCLUSION: The symbiotic relationship between C. albicans and S. mutans, and their interactions through carbohydrate metabolism and environmental acidification, are key factors in the pathogenesis of ECC. A comprehensive understanding of these mechanisms is crucial for developing effective strategies to manage and treat ECC.PMID:38606339 | PMC:PMC11008315 | DOI:10.1080/20002297.2024.2339161
Source: Journal of Oral Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Authors: Source Type: research