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Virulence Factors Viridans Streptococci Capsule Lancefield Antigens)  Biofilms

Front What are some virulence factors for Viridans Streptococci?
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• very few

• no capsule (no lancefield antigens) 

• biofilms
― adherance to endocardium, tooth enamel 
― resist immune defences, antibiotics

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