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Which of the following is a characteristic of the Viridans streptococci group?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Viridans streptococci group?
Which of the following Viridans streptococci groups is associated with dental caries?
Which of the following Viridans streptococci groups is associated with dental caries?
Which of the following tests can be used to differentiate Streptococcus pneumoniae from other α-hemolytic streptococci?
Which of the following tests can be used to differentiate Streptococcus pneumoniae from other α-hemolytic streptococci?
Which of the following is a key virulence factor of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Which of the following is a key virulence factor of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
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Which Viridans streptococci group is associated with endocarditis?
Which Viridans streptococci group is associated with endocarditis?
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Which Viridans streptococci group is known to produce bacteriocins that inhibit the growth of other oral bacteria?
Which Viridans streptococci group is known to produce bacteriocins that inhibit the growth of other oral bacteria?
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Which of the following is not a common virulence factor associated with the S. anginosus group?
Which of the following is not a common virulence factor associated with the S. anginosus group?
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Which biochemical test can be used to distinguish viridans streptococci from other α-hemolytic streptococci?
Which biochemical test can be used to distinguish viridans streptococci from other α-hemolytic streptococci?
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Which Streptococcus group is known to be the most common cause of subacute bacterial endocarditis associated with oral infections?
Which Streptococcus group is known to be the most common cause of subacute bacterial endocarditis associated with oral infections?
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Which Streptococcus group is known to be the predominant member of the normal oral flora?
Which Streptococcus group is known to be the predominant member of the normal oral flora?
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Which characteristic biochemical property helps distinguish the S. mutans group from other viridans streptococci?
Which characteristic biochemical property helps distinguish the S. mutans group from other viridans streptococci?
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Which Streptococcus group is known to be associated with dental caries formation?
Which Streptococcus group is known to be associated with dental caries formation?
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Which characteristic is common to the Abiotrophia and Granulicatella species?
Which characteristic is common to the Abiotrophia and Granulicatella species?
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Which group of streptococci is associated with bacteremia, endocarditis, and UTI infections?
Which group of streptococci is associated with bacteremia, endocarditis, and UTI infections?
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What is the key biochemical test to differentiate between Aerococcus viridans and Aerococcus urinae?
What is the key biochemical test to differentiate between Aerococcus viridans and Aerococcus urinae?
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Which Enterococcus species is typically associated with the gastrointestinal tract?
Which Enterococcus species is typically associated with the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which Enterococcus species is typically associated with the oral cavity?
Which Enterococcus species is typically associated with the oral cavity?
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What is the key distinguishing feature between the Streptococcus mitis group and the Streptococcus mutans group?
What is the key distinguishing feature between the Streptococcus mitis group and the Streptococcus mutans group?
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