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

Taxonomic and phylogenetic relationships of Streptococcus mitis and Streptococcus oralis
have been difficult to establish biochemically and genetically. We used core-genome …

Streptococcus gordonii and Streptococcus sanguinis belong to the Mitis group streptococci,
which mostly are commensals in the human oral cavity. Though they are oral commensals …

Distinuishing the species of mitis group streptococci is challenging due to ambiguous
phenotypic characteristics and high degree of genetic similarity. This has been particularly …

Background Streptococcus intermedius, a member of the S. anginosus group, is a
commensal bacterium present in the normal microbiota of human mucosal surfaces of the …

Members of the genus Streptococcus within the phylum Firmicutes are among the most
diverse and significant zoonotic pathogens. This genus has gone through considerable …

Background Mutans streptococci are a group of bacteria significantly contributing to tooth
decay. Their genetic variability is however still not well understood. Results Genomes of 6 …

The genus Streptococcus comprises many important pathogens that impact human and
animal health. Despite their widespread relevance, accurate classification and methods to …

Background Streptococcus mutans is the major pathogen of dental caries, and it
occasionally causes infective endocarditis. While the pathogenicity of this species is distinct …

Correct identifications of isolates and strains of the Mitis-Group of the genus Streptococcus
are particularly difficult, due to high genetic similarity, resulting from horizontal gene transfer …