Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 23 - Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 750: 2

Answer

Blank 1: Streptococcus mutans (viridans streptococcus)

Work Step by Step

The most common bacterium involved in cavity formation is Streptococcus mutans (viridans streptococcus).

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