Search for Cross-Reacting Antigens to Acidogenic Bacteria of the Human Oral Flora

摘要

Gram positive bacteria were isolated from human saliva, nasal passages, skin and stool specimens and tested by immunofluorescence for antigens shared with Streptococcus sanguis and Streptococcus mutans. Rabbit antisera prepared to Streptococcus mitior and Staphylococcus saprophyticus inhibited S. mutans and S. sanguis adherence to saliva-coated glass. The major crossreactive antigen appeared to be teichoic acid and lipoteichoic acid.