Organisms

Streptococcus oralis

A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria that is numerous in the mouth and throat. It is a common cause of endocarditis and is also implicated in dental plaque formation.

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Abstract

A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria that is numerous in the mouth and throat. It is a common cause of endocarditis and is also implicated in dental plaque formation.

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

infection: coordinate with STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS

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97

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Previous Indexing

  • Streptococcus (1983-1996)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Streptococcus oralis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019533. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019533
  2. Streptococcus oralis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streptococcus_oralis
  3. Streptococcus oralis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1856358