MeSH definition : A species of gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic bacteria in the family STREPTOCOCCACEAE.
It is a normal inhabitant of the human oral cavity, and causes DENTAL PLAQUE and ENDOCARDITIS.
It is being investigated as a vehicle for vaccine delivery.;
MeSH annotation : infection: coordinate IM with STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS (IM) and ENDOCARDITIS, BACTERIAL
(IM) or DENTAL PLAQUE (IM) if pertinent;
A species of gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic bacteria in the family STREPTOCOCCACEAE.
It is a normal inhabitant of the human oral cavity, and causes DENTAL PLAQUE and ENDOCARDITIS.
It is being investigated as a vehicle for vaccine delivery.