Invasive Streptococcus oralis Expressing Serotype 3 Pneumococcal Capsule, Japan [PDF]
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2022 We report 2 adult cases of invasive disease in Japan caused by Streptococcus oralis that expressed the serotype 3 pneumococcal capsule and formed mucoid colonies.
Bin Chang +7 more
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Streptococcus oralis Employs Multiple Mechanisms of Salivary Mucin Binding That Differ Between Strains [PDF]
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022 Streptococcus oralis is an oral commensal and opportunistic pathogen that can enter the bloodstream and cause bacteremia and infective endocarditis. Here, we investigated the mechanisms of S.
Gurdeep Chahal +8 more
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Corrected and Republished from: “Understanding Lactobacillus paracasei and Streptococcus oralis Biofilm Interactions through Agent-Based Modeling” [PDF]
mSphere, 2023 As common commensals residing on mucosal tissues, Lactobacillus species are known to promote health, while some Streptococcus species act to enhance the pathogenicity of other organisms in those environments.
Linda Archambault +5 more
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Streptococcus oralis-Induced Meningoencephalitis and Ventriculitis in a Geriatric Female Patient. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 A 71-year-old female with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia developed altered mental status, fever, headache, and vomiting. Subsequent evaluation revealed meningoencephalitis and ventriculitis due to Streptococcus oralis, which was ...
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Streptococcus oralis Meningitis [PDF]
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2021 Streptococcus oralis is part of the normal flora of the oropharyngeal, nasal, gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. Classically, it shows low pathogenicity and virulence, but can very rarely cause meningitis in patients who have undergone dental ...
João Cardoso +6 more
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Insights into the role of Streptococcus oralis as an opportunistic pathogen in infectious diseases [PDF]
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection MicrobiologyStreptococcus oralis, belonging to the viridans group streptococci (VGS), has been considered a member of normal flora mainly inhabiting the oral cavity.
Jingyi Ren +10 more
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Prosthetic valve endocarditis due to highly beta-lactam-resistant Streptococcus oralis: a case report. [PDF]
Access Microbiol, 2022 There are limited reports of patients with prosthetic valve infective endocarditis (IE) or recurrent IE due to highly beta-lactam-resistant viridans group streptococci.
Tanaka I +6 more
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Understanding Lactobacillus paracasei and Streptococcus oralis Biofilm Interactions through Agent-Based Modeling [PDF]
mSphere, 2021 As common commensals residing on mucosal tissues, Lactobacillus species are known to promote health, while some Streptococcus species act to enhance the pathogenicity of other organisms in those environments.
Linda Archambault +5 more
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Bacteriotherapy with Streptococcus salivarius 24SMB and Streptococcus oralis 89a nasal spray for treatment of upper respiratory tract infections in children: a pilot study on short-term efficacy [PDF]
Italian Journal of Pediatrics, 2020 Background Recurrent respiratory infections (RRIs) are defined by the presence of at least one of the following criteria: (i) > 6 annual respiratory infections (RIs); (ii) > 1 monthly RIs involving the upper airways from September to April; (iii) > 3 ...
Sara Manti +7 more
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Pathogenic effects of Streptococcus oralis intestinal colonization on bladder health in mice [PDF]
Current Research in Microbial SciencesStreptococcus oralis, a commensal oral Streptococcus, is known as an early colonizer of the tooth surface and causes opportunistic infections, such as bacterial endocarditis. However, its pathogenicity remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the
Natsuno Nakamura +9 more
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