Proportions of Streptococcus sanguis, an Organism Associated with Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis, in Human Feces and Dental Plaque
AUTOR(ES)
van Houte, J.
RESUMO
The relative absence of Streptococcus sanguis in human feces, in contrast to its high concentration on teeth, supports the concept of the mouth as the likely bacterial source in cases of subacute bacterial endocarditis involving this organism.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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