Streptococcus bovis
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Streptococcus bovis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Bacteria |
Phylum: | Bacillota |
Class: | Bacilli |
Order: | Lactobacillales |
Family: | Streptococcaceae |
Genus: | Streptococcus |
Species: | S. bovis |
Binomial name | |
Streptococcus bovis Orla-Jensen 1919 | |
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Streptococcus bovis (S. bovis) is a species of Gram-positive bacteria that in humans is associated with urinary tract infections, endocarditis, sepsis, [5] and colorectal cancer.[6] S. gallolyticus is commonly found in the alimentary tract of cattle, sheep, and other ruminants,[7] and may cause ruminal acidosis or feedlot bloat.[8][9] It is also associated with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, a frequent complication occurring in patients affected by cirrhosis.[10] Equivalence with Streptococcus equinus has been contested.[4]