Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia

Biography

Tsegahun Asfaw has extended valuable service for many years. Also has been a recipient of many awards and grants. International experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study


 

Publications

• Research Article   
  Streptococcus mutans Dental Caries among Patients Attending Debre Berhan Referral Hospital, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Demissew Shenkute and Tsegahun Asfaw*
  
  Background: Dental caries is an irreversible microbial disease of the calcified tissues of the teeth. Streptococcus mutans is a bacterial resident of the oral cavity and is considered to be the principal etiological agent of dental caries in humans. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with Streptococcus mutans dental caries. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among patients who attended Debre Berhan referral hospital dental clinic. Patient’s demographic and clinical information was collected by using pre-tested questionnaire. Dental plaques from all patients was picked up by forceps and suspended in to phosphate-buffered saline for further Streptococcus mutans identification. Result: From a total of 115 study parti.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9597.1000350

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