Multilocus sequence typing of Candida albicans oral isolates reveals high genetic relatedness of mother-child dyads in early life (IMAGE)

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Multilocus sequence typing of Candida albicans oral isolates reveals high genetic relatedness of mother-child dyads in early life

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Mothers with high levels of dental plaque are 8 times more likely to transfer Candida albicans, involved in tooth decay, to their babies, underlining the need for moms to keep their own teeth clean.

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