Streptococcus intermedius is a β-hemolytic Gram-positive member of the Streptococcus
anginosus group (SAG). Despite being a part of the normal microbiota, it is one of the most …

Pore‐forming toxins (PFTs) are commonly associated with bacterial pathogenesis. In
eukaryotes, however, PFTs operate in the immune system or are deployed for attacking prey …

Summary Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes), group B Streptococcus
(Streptococcus agalactiae) and Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) are host …

Intracellular pathogens have evolved diverse strategies to invade and survive within host
cells. Among the most studied facultative intracellular pathogens, Listeria monocytogenes is …

The cholesterol-dependent cytolysins (CDCs) are a large family of pore-forming toxins that
are produced by numerous Gram-positive bacterial pathogens. These toxins are released in …

Brain abscess represents a significant medical problem, despite recent advances made in
detection and therapy. Streptococcus intermedius, a commensal organism, has the potential …

Anginosus group streptococci (AGS) are opportunistic human pathogens of the oral cavity.
The β-hemolytic subgroup of Streptococcus anginosus subsp. anginosus secretes …

Streptococcus anginosus together with S. constellatus and S. intermedius constitute the
Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG), until recently considered to be benign commensals …

Abstract Background The Streptococcus Anginosus Group (SAG) represents three closely
related species of the viridans group streptococci recognized as commensal bacteria of the …

Host cell invasion is an indispensable step for a successful infection by intracellular
pathogens. Recent studies identified pathogen-induced host cell plasma membrane …