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viridans streptococci |
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viridans streptococci [′vir·ə‚danz ¦strep·tə′käk·ē] (microbiology) A group of pathogenic and saprophytic streptococci including strains not causing beta hemolysis, although many cause alpha hemolysis, and none which elaborate a C substance. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There are numerous reports of endocarditis after tongue piercing, with a variety of organisms including viridans streptococci, H. The predominant aerobes isolated from RPA in two previous studies were viridans streptococci (alpha and gamma hemolytic), Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria species and GABHS. Wound cultures showed only the presence of viridans streptococci, bacteria that are not implicated in wound infections. |
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