Microbial dysbiosis and altered oral metabolites were found in the SB individuals. Results: The characteristic metabolite N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) (VIP=8.4823, P<0.05) was correlated to a ...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed embolic appearing strokes. He spiked fever, and blood cultures grew streptococcus mitis/oralis. Cardiac work up showed mitral vegetation with severe ...

Periodontal disease is classically characterized by progressive destruction of the soft and hard tissues of the periodontal complex, mediated by an interplay between dysbiotic microbial communities ...

Correspondence to Dr Florencia McAllister, Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA; fmcallister{at}mdanderson.org In summary, ...

Strep throat is a highly contagious infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes); it is common in children but affects adults too. Strep throat symptoms include a sore ...

Objectives The objective of this study was to investigate the role of infections in the pathogenesis of Kawasaki disease. Methods The investigation was a nationwide epidemiological case-control study, ...