Infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus mutans.

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“…SBE is usually caused by the viridans group of streptococci. However, Streptococcus mutans is rarely reported due to difficulties isolating and culturing the bacteria [10] . Weinstein and Moellering [11] first published a case series of four patients with SBE and two with meningitis who were successfully treated with penicillin and gentamicin.…”

Antifungal and Mechanical Properties of Tissue Conditioner Containing Plant‐Derived Component: An In Vitro Study

“…In recent years, tissue conditioner has been used for the conditioning of the alveolar mucosa underneath the denture before impression taking as a lining material for a short period; however, it has been shown that the rough surface of tissue conditioner serves as a reservoir for pathogenic microorganisms, which may influence systemic conditions of denture wearers. McGhie et al reported that streptococci colonized in the oral cavity provoked the onset of bacterial endocarditis . Moreover, Nikawa et al demonstrated that C. albicans was detected with a high frequency from alveolar mucosa of patients with denture stomatitis…”

“…McGhie et al reported that streptococci colonized in the oral cavity provoked the onset of bacterial endocarditis. 21 Juncus powder content (mass%) Nikawa et al demonstrated that C. albicans was detected with a high frequency from alveolar mucosa of patients with denture stomatitis. 22 This study successfully demonstrated for the first time in vitro that tissue conditioner mixed with various amounts of Juncus powder had a significant growth inhibitory effect against C. albicans (Fig 1).…”

Streptococcus mutans and cardiovascular diseases

“…In two other case reports, S. mutans was specified with a molecular method using broad-range PCR and sequencing techniques [69,70]. Oral conditions suspected to induce IE have also been discussed in several reports [62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70]. However, the associations of those conditions with the onset of IE remain to be elucidated with a scientific approach in further studies [71].…”

“…IE is known to be divided into acute and subacute forms, and the bacterium is generally isolated in subacute cases, in which fever, chills, sweats, anorexia, weight loss, and malaise are common symptoms [61]. S. mutans is detected in blood culture examinations in most cases [62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70], though one patient with a negative blood culture result on admission had S. mutans detected at the second examination conducted 12 h later [66]. In two other case reports, S. mutans was specified with a molecular method using broad-range PCR and sequencing techniques [69,70].…”