A wide range of Gram-positive chain-forming, catalase-negative cocci are included
in the genus Streptococcus. While previous identification of organisms in this genus usually relied on phenotypic
characteristics, introduction of molecular techniques has allowed more precise identification
and classification of streptococci, especially within the viridans group, leading
to the identification of new species.
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Streptococcus gallinaceus was first identified from chickens in 2002 and has been reported as a human pathogen
rarely.
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This report describes a chicken farmer who presented with infective endocarditis
and a spinal infection due to the bacterium.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: April 04, 2022
Accepted:
March 30,
2022
Received:
October 7,
2021
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