Viridans Streptococci Flashcards
1
Q
Commensal where?
A
Mouth
2
Q
Method of spread?
A
Damage to gums (dental procedure?)
Spread into the blood
3
Q
Common conditions?
A
Endocarditis
4
Q
Type of microbe?
A
Gram positive cocci
5
Q
Clinical features?
A
Vegetation
Systolic murmur - right 2nd intercostal space parasternal