Prevalence of Streptococcus Mutans Serotype K in American School Children

Explore the prevalence of a newly discovered Streptococcus mutans serotype k in African-American schoolchildren from southwest Alabama and its potential link to systemic diseases. Delve into the PCR approach, protein antigens, collagen binding proteins, and the impact of oral hygiene on serotype distribution. Examine the relationship between ethnic groups, microbiota, and age groups, as well as gene exchange and practical applications. Investigate the association with cardiovascular risk, endocarditis, and the potential for probiotics. Learn about the discovery of serotype k, its rarity, and population changes over time in this informative ASM Live 2015 presentation by Stephanie Momeni from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Introduction
About the research
What is the PCR approach
What are you trying to find
Whats the difference
serotypes
serotype k
protein antigen
collagen binding proteins
have these serotypes changed
oral hygiene
systemic impacts
human evolution
ask questions
college binding proteins
association with systemic disease
statistics
ethnic groups and microbiota
age groups
Gene exchange
Practical applications
Ethnic associations
Cardiovascular risk
Probiotics
How did people discover serotype k
Is serotype k rare
Population change of serotype k
Endocarditis