Background. DSD is a heterogeneous group of congenital conditions associated with variations in chromosomes, gonads, or anatomical sex. CAH is classified as a DSD that is usually diagnosed based on ambiguous genitalia in newborn girls or salt-wasting crises. Early diagnosis and treatment of CAH DSD patients is crucial. However, a major challenge is that research conducted primarily at the natio…
Background: Streptococcus mutans is the primary bacterium responsible for dental caries. One potential natural antibacterial agent is chitosan, which is derived from the shells of mangrove crabs (Scylla serrata). Chitosan has the ability to inhibit bacterial growth and induce bacterial cell death. Objective: To determine the antibacterial effectiveness of chitosan from mangrove crab (Scylla ser…