The Distribution of Genus Streptococcus in the Oral Cavities of Cats
The purpose of this study was to investigate the microflora and identify streptococci from the oral cavity of cats. Oral samples from 15 cats were cultured on BHI-YE agar for total organisms, and selective media for streptococci and mutans streptococci. The distribution and characterization of the i...
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Published in | International Journal of Oral-Medical Sciences Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 19 - 23 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English Japanese |
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Research Institute of Oral Science, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
2009
Research Institute of Oral Science |
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Summary: | The purpose of this study was to investigate the microflora and identify streptococci from the oral cavity of cats. Oral samples from 15 cats were cultured on BHI-YE agar for total organisms, and selective media for streptococci and mutans streptococci. The distribution and characterization of the isolates were studied. The predominant bacteria were gram-positive and -negative rods, accounting for approximately 46.8% and 44.6% on BHI-YE plates, respectively. On MS medium, commonly used for the detection of oral streptococci in humans, the cultivable bacteria comprised 36% of those on BHI-YE medium. The predominant bacteria were gram-negative rods on MS plates. Gram-positive cocci were detected at low levels of less than 1% on both media. The genus Streptococcus was found in 5 cats, at 0.0002-0.0082% of total cultured bacteria. The most isolates were identified as Streptococcus minor. As one isolate could not be identified by biochemical and genetic methods, it was suggested that it might be a new species. Mutans streptococci were not detected from the oral cavity of the cats. |
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ISSN: | 1347-9733 2185-4254 |
DOI: | 10.5466/ijoms.8.19 |