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Distribution of Viridans Group Streptococci or Streptococcus gallolyticus Group Isolates Causing Endocarditis, by Species
| Species of Microorganism | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Streptococcus mitis | 40 (27.8) |
| Nonidentified Streptococcus viridans group | 29 (20.1) |
| Streptococcus oralis | 22 (15.3) |
| Streptococcus sanguinis | 20 (13.9) |
| Streptococcus salivarius | 12 (8.3) |
| Streptococcus mutans | 9 (6.3) |
| Streptococcus gordonii | 8 (5.6) |
| Streptococcus gallolyticus group | 3 (2.1) |
| Streptococcus parasanguinis | 1 (0.7) |
