Background Breakthrough viridans streptococcal bacteremia (VSB) in patients with
hematological malignancy receiving levofloxacin prophylaxis is a major blood stream …

Among the viridans group streptococci, the Streptococcus mitis group is the most common
cause of infective endocarditis. These bacteria have a propensity to be β-lactam resistant, as …

A new α-haemolytic streptococcal strain, designated DM3B3T, was isolated from the wound
of a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) patient. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA full-gene …

Background: Biomaterial products like Leukocyte and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) membranes
can be used in a variety of medical fields to increase the anti-infective defense system and …

The results of a study on the microbiological stability of canned tuna produced by Italian
companies and similar canned products manufactured in countries outside Europe are …

Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus [GBS]) is well known to cause serious
diseases in infants. A serotype Ib GBS strain has recently emerged and become prevalent in …

Background Little is known about the incidence and dynamics of occult bacteremia (OB)
among infants/young children following the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate …

ABSTRACT Background Some strains of Streptococcus mitis exhibit β-hemolysis due to the
β-hemolytic activity of cholesterol-dependent cytolysin (CDC). Recently, a gene encoding an …

Streptococcus oralis (S. oralis) has been recognized as a fatal pathogen to cause multiorgan
failure by contributing to the formation of microthrombus. Coagulation and fibrinolysis …

Aims Surgical site infection is a major concern in cleft soft palate. Knowledge of the type,
number and antimicrobial resistance of pathogens present preoperatively contribute to …