| 31. | The spit was collected in a cup and analyzed for mutans streptococci, a virulent bacteria that causes tooth decay.
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| 32. | "Streptococcus agalactiae " is the species designation for streptococci belonging to group B of the Lancefield classification.
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| 33. | "A . haemolyticum " often occurs in polymicrobic infections together with typical respiratory pathogens such as streptococci.
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| 34. | The mucous membranes found in the nose and throat are primary sites for infection and transmission of group A streptococci.
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| 35. | In addition to strict anaerobic bacteria, microaerophilic streptococci and " Streptococcus salivarius " can also be present.
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| 36. | Time is of the essence in treating toxic shock syndrome, especially when it is caused by flesh-eating streptococci.
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| 37. | Robert Staat of the University of Louisville's school of dentistry has also found oral streptococci in dental unit waterlines.
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| 38. | He has genetically modified the mutans streptococci bacteria, creating a harmless strain capable of vanquishing the variety that destroys teeth.
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| 39. | The rapid pyrrolidonyl arylamidase ( PYR ) test is used for the presumptive identification of group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.
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| 40. | Menthol is widely used in dental care as a topical antibacterial agent, effective against several types of streptococci and lactobacilli.
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