Streptococcus gordonii
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Streptococcus gordonii
The genus Streptococci are gram positive, mesophilic, nonmotile cocci that grow in pairs or bead like chains. It is an early colonizer on the human tooth and an important cause of infective endocarditis.
| Kingdom | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Firmicutes |
| Class | Bacilli |
| Order | Lactobacillales |
| Family | Streptococcaceae |
| Genus | Streptococcus |
| Species | S. gordonii |
| Binomial | Streptococcus gordonii |
[edit] Pathogenic Activity
S. gordonii also causes bacterial endocarditis by entering the blood stream usually after oral trauma. S. gordonii colonizes platelet-fibrin thrombi, blood clotting agents, in damaged heart valves or endocardium leading to damage and dysfunction of the heart valves. Endocarditis can be treated with antibiotic therapy and may cause death.
