Organism - David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Viridans Streptococci ( -hemolytic) Gram + cocci in chains, catalase neg., oral cavity (up to 60% of normal oral flora) dental caries, subacute bacterial endocarditis (on pre-existing heart valve lesions),enter bloodstream via decayed teeth or following oral surgery. penicillin Enterococcus faecalis ................
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