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 …

Granulicatella species, along with the genus Abiotrophia, were originally known as
'nutritionally variant streptococci'. They are a normal component of the oral flora, but have …

This practical book provides an updated resource for the identification of bacteria found in
animals inhabiting the aquatic environment, illustrated with colour photos. It contains …

The effects of six dietary fibers [pectin, guar gum, inulin, arabinoxylan, β-glucan, and
resistant starch] on the human fecal microbiota during in vitro fermentation were determined …

As more original molecular protocols and subsequent modifications are described in the
literature, it has become difficult for those not directly involved in the development of these …

One hundred one isolates of nutritionally variant streptococci from 97 patients were
phenotypically characterized and compared with the type strains of Granulicatella adiacens …

Nutritionally variant streptococci (NVS) are fastidious Gram-positive cocci comprised of the
species Abiotrophia defectiva, Granulicatella adiacens, and Granulicatella elegans. NVS are …

Background Oral mucositis (OM) is a debilitating sequela for patients treated for squamous
cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC). This study investigated whether oral …

Minimal standards for the description of new cultivable strains that represent novel genera
and species belonging to the genera Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus and related genera are …

The evolution of a child's skin microbiome is associated with the development of the immune
system and skin environment. As only few studies have analyzed the microbiota in young …