The Viridans Streptococci Are

question 21

Multiple Choice

The viridans streptococci are:

• A)not entirely groupable by Lancefield serology.
• B)the most numerous residents of the oral cavity.
• C)opportunists that can cause subacute endocarditis.
• D)introduced to deeper body tissues by dental or surgical procedures.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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