This article explores controversies surrounding microbial contributions to caries. Does Streptococcus mutans play a prominent role in caries development--and why is the answer important?

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One study in 2001 found that the prevalence of macrolide resistance in viridans group streptococci detected from pharyngeal swabs of 154 Belgian individuals aged 17–25 years was 71%. 5 A randomised ...

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a significant pathogen responsible for neonatal infections, primarily transmitted through maternal carriage. However, current preventive strategies, such as intrapartum ...

Commuters have been warned to think twice before doing their makeup on the Tube after a new study found faecal bacteria on some Underground lines.

E-coli and Streptococci could also cause significant visual damage, leading to significant pain, blurred vision, and potential corneal scarring. The study also measured pollutants on the Underground ...

We would like to express our gratitude to Theresa Lamagni and colleagues1 for recognising our Comment.2 Here, we would like to expand on our initial thoughts, published as a Comment on Group A ...

Acute ischemic stroke may be due to embolism from ruptured atherosclerotic carotid arteries. DNA of oral bacteria, mainly the viridans streptococci group, has been detected in thrombus aspirates of ...

Five species, including 3 streptococci, correlated with the same species in saliva and were associated with worse dental health in the Malmö Offspring Dental Study. Microbial functional potential of ...

The increase in scarlet fever and invasive infections of group A Streptococcus (iGAS) in the UK and other European countries in 2022 has caused worldwide concern.1–4 In this Comment, we share our ...