Research Article

Methods of Biotyping of Streptococcus mutans Species with the Routine Test as a Prognostic Value in Early Childhood Caries

Table 4

Four S. mutans biotypes obtained based on differences in the activity of inulin, melibiose, and tagatose in the STREPTOtest 24.

BiotypeEnzymatic profilePercentage

IA + C6243.36%
IIB + D2316.08%
IIIE + G5034.97%
IVF + H85.59%