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Streptococcus mutans

◔ Human-origin
Sequenced
Public genome assembly available

Streptococcus mutans is the primary bacterial species associated with dental caries (tooth decay); it is a well-characterized oral pathogen, not a probiotic organism. Research on S. mutans focuses on its virulence mechanisms, biofilm formation on tooth surfaces, and acid production from dietary sugars. It is not used in supplementation and no health-supportive role has been proposed for this species. No strain-specific evidence for a probiotic or beneficial role appears in the indexed record.

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