Rothia dentocariosa Bacteremia in Children: Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature

Rothia dentocariosa, a pleomorphic, fastidious, Gram-positive rod, is a normal inhabitant of the oropharynx. It is a well-known causative agent of dental plaques and periodontal disease. Generally regarded as of low virulence to humans, R. dentocariosa has been increasingly recognized as a pathogen...

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Main Authors: Chin-Ying Yang, Po-Ren Hsueh, Chun-Yi Lu, Hsiu-Yuan Tsai, Ping-Ing Lee, Pei-Lan Shao, Chung-Yi Wang, Tsung-Zu Wu, Shih-Wei Chen, Li-Min Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2007-01-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664609603648