Streptococci are a diverse group of Gram‐positive microorganisms sharing common
virulence traits and similar strategies to escape the oral niche and establish an infection in …

Bacteria within the genus Streptococcus have evolved to become exquisitely adapted to the
colonization of humans and other animals. These bacteria predominantly live in harmony …

Bacteria belonging to the genus Streptococcus are the first inhabitants of the oral cavity,
which can be acquired right after birth and thus play an important role in the assembly of the …

Species of streptococci are well represented among the bacteria found in the oral cavity,
which has been estimated to harbor around 500 different species of bacteria, though there …

Streptococcal species are a diverse group of bacteria which can be found in animals and
humans. Their interactions with host organisms can vary from commensal to pathogenic …

High coverage, whole genome shotgun (WGS) sequencing of 57 geographically-and
genetically-diverse isolates of Streptococcus mutans from individuals of known dental caries …

The formation of dental caries is a complex process that ultimately leads to damage of the
tooth enamel from acids produced by microbes in attached biofilms. The bacterial …

With the application of increasingly advanced “omics” technologies to the study of our
resident oral microbiota, the presence of a defined, health-associated microbial community …

The mitis group streptococci (MGS) are widespread in the oral cavity and are traditionally
associated with oral health. However, these organisms have many attributes that contribute …

Oral commensal streptococci are primary colonizers of the oral cavity. These streptococci
produce many adhesins, metabolites, and antimicrobials that modulate microbial succession …