Streptococcus Viridans

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Dr. Mobeen will discuss the following properties and traits of S. Viridans:

S. Viridans is not a single species of bacteria, instead it is a big group of pathogens.
S. Viridians are catalase negative.
S. Viridans are gram positive.
S. Viridans are bile insoluble.
S. Viridans are optochin resistant.
S. Viridans do not have a capsule.
S. Viridans cause the following infections:
- Dental carries.
- Subacute bacterial endocarditis (SBE.)
- Brain and liver abscesses.
Pathologies of the above mentioned infections.
Signs and symptoms of SBE
Treatment of SBE

* Understand the characteristics and classification of Streptococcus viridans.

* Differentiate between Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus viridans based on morphology and biochemical properties.

* Recognize the distinctive features of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus viridans.

* Explore the natural habitat and subgroups of Streptococcus viridans.

* Identify the spectrum of infections caused by Streptococcus viridans.

* Understand the treatment options for Streptococcus viridans infections.

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Dr. Mobeen Syed

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Dr. Mobeen Syed

MD., MSc., MSc., BSc

Mobeen Syed is the CEO of DrBeen Corp, a modern online medical education marketplace. Mobeen is a medical doctor and a software engineer. He graduated from the prestigious King Edward Medical University Lahore. He has been teaching medicine since 1994. Mobeen is also a software engineer and engineering leader. In this role, Mobeen has run teams consisting of hundreds of engineers and millions of dollars of budgets. Mobeen loves music, teaching, and doing business. He lives in Cupertino CA.