Organisms

Streptococcus sanguis

A gram-positive organism found in dental plaque, in blood, on heart valves in subacute endocarditis, and infrequently in saliva and throat specimens. L-forms are associated with recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

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Abstract

A gram-positive organism found in dental plaque, in blood, on heart valves in subacute endocarditis, and infrequently in saliva and throat specimens. L-forms are associated with recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

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  • Streptococcus sanguinis

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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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76

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Previous Indexing

  • Streptococcus (1966-1975)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Streptococcus sanguis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013298. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013298
  2. Streptococcus sanguis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streptococcus_sanguinis
  3. Streptococcus sanguis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2033849