Viridians Flashcards
1
Q
What are viridians?
A
alpha hemolytic strep
cannot be classified by group specific carb antigen
2
Q
What are characteristics of Viridians?
A
killed by heat
will not grow in NaCl
non pathogenic
3
Q
Where are viridians found?
A
oropharynx
mouth
upper respiratory tract
4
Q
Which viridian causes dental caries?
A
S. mutans
