Detection of Streptococcus mutans Genomic DNA in Human DNA Samples Extracted from Saliva and Blood

Table 1

Frequency of Streptococcus mutans colonization in the population studied.

Cohort		𝑁	Positive for S. mutans colonization
Argentina	Caries-free	24	10
	Caries-affected	74	48
Guatemala	Caries-free	26	9
	Caries Affected	83	39
Turkey	Caries Free	85	18
	Caries Affected	90	68
Dental registry and DNA repository (DRDR)	Caries Free	28	24
	Caries Affected	638	471
Cariology course	Caries Free	2	1
	Caries Affected	156	123
Center for oral health disparities in appalachia (COHRA) DNA from saliva	Caries Free	21	11
	Caries Affected	23	20
Center for oral health disparities in appalachia (COHRA) DNA from blood	Caries Free	44	12*
	Caries Affected	130	114*

*As determined by the use of Dentocult SM Strip mutans (North Bay/BioScience, LCC; Traverse City, MI, USA) assessed from saliva of the same subjects.