Since the division of the Streptococcus genus into enterococci, lactococci, and streptococci
in 1984, many changes in the nomenclature and taxonomy of the Streptococcus genus have …

A fatal case of viridans streptococcus meningitis is reported, which occurred as a
complication of epidural anesthesia. One hundred seventy-nine reported cases of post-dural …

Abstract Background. Nosocomial bloodstream infections (BSIs) are important causes of
morbidity and mortality in the United States. Methods. Data from a nationwide, concurrent …

A total of 2340 patients with underlying malignancy were identified among 22,631 episodes
of nosocomial bloodstream infections (BSIs) in a prospectively collected database for 49 …

The frequency of isolation of viridans streptococci from the blood of neutropenic patients with
cancer has significantly increased over the course of the last 10–15 years. Risk factors in …

The oral streptococcal group (mitis phylogenetic group) currently consists of nine recognized
species, although the group has been traditionally difficult to classify, with frequent changes …

The genetically diverse viridans group streptococci (VGS) are increasingly recognized as
the cause of a variety of human diseases. We used a recently developed multilocus …

Human identification has played a prominent role in forensic science for the past two
decades. Identification based on unique genetic traits is driving the field. However, this may …

We prospectively studied 485 episodes of bacteremia in neutropenic patients with cancer.
Viridans streptococci caused a total of 88 episodes (18%). Ten (11%) of these 88 cases …

Quinupristin-dalfopristin and linezolid demonstrate in vitro activity against a wide range of
gram-positive bacteria, including many isolates resistant to earlier antimicrobials …