Organisms

Streptococcus sobrinus

A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria isolated from the human tooth surface. Strains have been shown to be cariogenic in experimental animals and may be associated with human dental caries.

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Abstract

A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria isolated from the human tooth surface. Strains have been shown to be cariogenic in experimental animals and may be associated with human dental caries.

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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 IM with STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS (IM)

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92

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Previous Indexing

  • Streptococcus (1986-1991)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Streptococcus sobrinus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016986. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016986
  2. Streptococcus sobrinus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streptococcus_sobrinus
  3. Streptococcus sobrinus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q603315