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 …

The mitis group streptococci (MGS) are widespread in the oral cavity and are traditionally
associated with oral health. However, these organisms have many attributes that contribute …

As a major etiological agent of human dental caries, Streptococcus mutans resides primarily
in biofilms that form on the tooth surfaces, also known as dental plaque. In addition to caries …

The oral streptococci are spherical Gram-positive bacteria categorized under the phylum
Firmicutes which are among the most common causative agents of bacterial infective …

Streptococcus mitis is the closest relative of the major human pathogen S. pneumoniae. The
2, 15 Mb sequence of the Streptococcus mitis B6 chromosome, an unusually high-level beta …

Candida albicans and streptococci of the mitis group colonize the oral cavities of the majority
of healthy humans. While C. albicans is considered an opportunistic pathogen, streptococci …

Streptococci are a diverse group of Gram‐positive microorganisms sharing common
virulence traits and similar strategies to escape the oral niche and establish an infection in …

Background Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is a commensal microorganism found in the
human oral cavity. However, due to environmental changes, selective pressures, and the …

The commensal oral microbial flora has evolved with the human host to support colonization
of the various intraoral sites without triggering a significant immune response. In exchange …

Dental caries is a major health problem worldwide. This disease results from improper
interactions between oral microorganisms and host that stimulate the establishment of …