Streptococcus mitis is a colonizer of the oral cavity and the nasopharynx, and is closely
related to Streptococcus pneumoniae. Both species occur in encapsulated and …

The polysaccharide capsule of Streptococcus pneumoniae is a hallmark for virulence in
humans. In its close relative Streptococcus mitis, a common human commensal, analysis of …

The polysaccharide capsule surrounding Streptococcus pneumoniae is essential for
virulence. Recently, Streptococcus mitis, a human commensal and a close relative of S …

Streptococcus mitis is a viridans streptococcus and a normal commensal of the human
oropharynx. However, S. mitis can escape from this niche and cause a variety of infectious …

Expression of a capsular polysaccharide is considered a hallmark of most invasive species
of bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, in which the capsule is among the …

Streptococcus pneumoniae's polysaccharide capsule is an important virulence factor;
vaccine-induced immunity to specific capsular polysaccharide effectively prevents disease …

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a commensal of the human nasopharynx but can cause
invasive diseases, including otitis media, pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis. The capsular …

Streptococcus mitis is found in the oral cavity and nasopharynx and forms a significant
portion of the human microbiome. In this study, in silico analyses indicated the presence of …

Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus mitis are genetically closely related and both
frequently colonise the naso-oropharynx, yet S. pneumoniae is a common cause of invasive …

Systemic pathogens have developed numerous strategies for evading the defenses of the
host, permitting dissemination and multiplication in various tissues. One means of survival in …