Streptococci and Enterococci

•Streptococcus mutans, oralis, mitis, sanguinis etc. •Alpha-hemolytic, facultative aerobic cocci •row on blood agar, also on Schädler agar (anaerobic) •Low pathogenicity, affect mostly immunocompromised people •Central-line-associated bloodstream infections •Endocarditis (artificial heart valves) ................
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