Streptococcus pneumoniae is a member of the Mitis group of streptococci which, according
to 16S rRNA-sequence based phylogenetic reconstruction, includes 12 species. While other …

From a common ancestor, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus mitis evolved in
parallel into one of the most important pathogens and a mutualistic colonizer of humans …

The close phylogenetic relationship of the important pathogen Streptococcus pneumoniae
and several species of commensal streptococci, particularly Streptococcus mitis and …

The bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the leading causes of fatal infections
affecting humans. Intriguingly, phylogenetic analysis shows that the species constitutes one …

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 …

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 …

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

The Mitis group of streptococci includes an important human pathogen, Streptococcus
pneumoniae (pneumococcus) and about 20 other related species with much lower …

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

Background Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the most important causes of microbial
diseases in humans. The genomes of 44 diverse strains of S. pneumoniae were analyzed …