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... > Bacteria > Firmicutes > Lactobacillales > Streptococcaceae > Streptococcus > Viridans Streptococci > Streptococcus oralis
... > Bacteria > Gram-Positive Bacteria > Lactobacillales > Streptococcaceae > Streptococcus > Viridans Streptococci > Streptococcus oralis
... > Bacteria > Gram-Positive Bacteria > Gram-Positive Cocci > Streptococcaceae > Streptococcus > Viridans Streptococci > Streptococcus oralis

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Streptococcus oralis  

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Note

  • infection: coordinate with STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019533

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