The occurrence of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguis in the blood of endocarditis patients.
1972
C E De Moor, and
J D De Stoppelaar, and
J van Houte
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D003773
Dental Plaque
A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
Plaque, Dental
D004698
Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial
ENDOCARDIUM infection that is usually caused by STREPTOCOCCUS. Subacute infective endocarditis evolves over weeks and months with modest toxicity and rare metastatic infection.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013291
Streptococcus
A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria whose organisms occur in pairs or chains. No endospores are produced. Many species exist as commensals or parasites on man or animals with some being highly pathogenic. A few species are saprophytes and occur in the natural environment.
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