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mkg-9151	Tedjosasongko, Udijanto; Ramadhaniati, Dwi Mulia; Pradopo, Seno	Streptococcus mutans detection on mother-child pairs using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization – time of flight mass spectrometry and polymerase chain reaction	2021	5	.pdf	application/pdf	4502	234	54	Moreover, it is a multifactorial disease since it is triggered by several interrelated factors including Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) bacteria which are the most influential microorganisms in dental caries formation with a percentage of 45% in dental plaque.5,6 The polysaccharide composition of S. mutans’ extracellular layer enhances their survival rate in a very low plaque pH as to why S. mutans bacteria have high virulence besides being in high colonies that promote their environmental transmission.5 Caufield et al.7 described the concept “window of infectivity” as an early vulnerable period during which infants acquired S. mutans at the age between 19 and 31 months. However, since S. mutans strains have similarities and differences, they may be used to identify the kinship.11 Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) p-ISSN: 1978-3728; e-ISSN: 2442-9740.	cache/mkg-9151.pdf	txt/mkg-9151.txt