Streptococcus gordonii

**Definition:** A species of gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic bacteria in the family STREPTOCOCCACEAE. It is a normal inhabitant of the human oral cavity, and causes DENTAL PLAQUE and ENDOCARDITIS. It is being investigated as a vehicle for vaccine delivery.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.353.750.737.872.260 - B03.510.400.800.872.260 - B03.510.550.737.872.260