Streptococcus intermedius (SI) is associated with prolonged hospitalization and low survival
rates. The genetic mechanisms involved in brain abscess development and genome …

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluated the prevalence rate of oral viridans group
streptococci (VGS) and their susceptibilities to some antibiotics in healthy children …

Streptococcus mutans, considered to be a pathogen for dental caries, is known to cause
bacteraemia and infective endocarditis. Herein, an unusual case of repeated bacteraemia …

Background Few data on intracranial group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection in children are
available. Here, we describe the demographic, clinical, and diagnostic characteristics of 91 …

Responsible for many childhood diseases, group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a rare cause of
central nervous system infections. We report the case of a previously healthy boy with brain …

Background Many bacteria causing systemic invasive infections originate from the oral
cavity by entering the bloodstream. Recently, a novel pathogenic bacterium, Streptococcus …

Objective: The prevalence of Streptococcus mutans serotype k, which was speculated that
might be associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases, has been reported in …

The viridans group streptococci consists of 6 groups, that is, Streptococcus mutans group,
Streptococcus salivarius group, Streptococcus bovis group, Streptococcus mitis group …

Purpose. Mechanisms underlying systemic infections by oral species of Mitis (Streptococcus
mitis, Streptococcus oralis) and Sanguinis (Streptococcus gordonii, Streptococcus …

His medical history indicated a high consumption of tobacco and alcohol over a long period
of time and arteriopathy of the lower limbs. He was noted to be edentulous. Although the …