Streptococcus intermedius - ț̢
A species of gram-positive bacteria in the STREPTOCOCCUS MILLERI GROUP. It is commonly found in the oropharynx flora and has a proclivity for abscess formation, most characteristically in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and LIVER.
Synonyms :
Streptococcus milleri Group - ț̢
A subset of VIRIDANS STREPTOCOCCI, but the species in this group differ in their hemolytic pattern and diseases caused. These species are often beta-hemolytic and produce pyogenic infections.
Synonyms : Streptococcus milleri
Streptococcus mitis - ț̢
A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria commensal in the respiratory tract.
Synonyms :
Streptococcus mutans - ț̢
A polysaccharide-producing species of STREPTOCOCCUS isolated from human dental plaque.
Synonyms :
Streptococcus oralis - ț̢
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.