Comparative genomic analyses of Streptococcus mutans provide insights into chromosomal shuffling and species-specific content

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BACKGROUND: Streptococcus mutans is the major pathogen of dental caries, and it occasionally causes infective endocarditis. While the pathogenicity of this species is distinct from other human pathogenic streptococci, the species-specific evolution of the genus Streptococcus and its genomic diversity are poorly understood. RESULTS: We have sequenced the complete genome of S. mutans serotype c strain NN2025, and...

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• Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
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• Streptococcal Infections and Treatments