Streptococci readily colonize mucosal tissues in the nasopharynx; the respiratory,
gastrointestinal, and genitourinary tracts; and the skin. Each ecological niche presents a …

Patients with infective endocarditis (IE) form a heterogeneous group, ranging from those
who are successfully treated with no adverse events, to those with severe complications and …

Background: Recent studies suggest that chronic infections including those associated with
periodontitis increase the risk for coronary vascular disease (CVD) and stroke. We …

Objective. The purpose of this study was to analyze published studies and abstracts in order
to provide a quantitative summary of periodontal disease as a risk factor for cardiovascular …

During the last two decades, there has been an increasing interest in the impact of oral
health on atherosclerosis and subsequent cardiovascular disease (CVD). The advent of the …

In recent years, the frequency of serious cardiovascular infections such as endocarditis has
increased, particularly in association with nosocomially acquired antibiotic-resistant …

This paper evaluates the current information on the relationship between oral disease
(specifically, periodontitis) and atherosclerosis/coronary heart disease (CHD) to determine …

Biofilm infections are one of the modern medical world's greatest challenges. Probably, all
non‐obligate intracellular bacteria and fungi can establish biofilms. In addition, there are …

The pathogenic role of staphylococcal coagulase and clumping factor was investigated in
the rat model of endocarditis. The coagulase-producing and clumping factor-producing …

During episodes of dental bacteremia, viridans group streptococci encounter platelets.
Among these microorganisms, certain Streptococcus sanguis induce human and rabbit …