SCIENCE
VIRUS AND BACTERIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Flu and common cold
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Strep throat and Tooth Decay
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Strep Throat and Oral Health A case report shows that A streptococci may cause inflammatory periodontal disease as well as cavities. The report also concluded that conventional gum disease treatments could be helpful in treating streptococcus infections.
Detailed explanation-2: -Streptococcus mutans is the main cause of dental decay. Various lactobacilli are associated with progression of the lesion.
Detailed explanation-3: -Viruses cause most sore throats. However, strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils caused by bacteria called group A Streptococcus (group A strep).
Detailed explanation-4: -Cavities are actually an infection of the tooth created from common bacteria that are present in everyone’s mouth. The biggest culprit of starting cavities is a bacteria called Streptococcus Mutans (S. Mutans for short).