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  • Title: Molecular analysis of age-related changes of Streptococcus anginosus group and Streptococcus mitis in saliva.
    Author: Morita E, Narikiyo M, Nishimura E, Yano A, Tanabe C, Sasaki H, Hanada N.
    Journal: Oral Microbiol Immunol; 2004 Dec; 19(6):386-9. PubMed ID: 15491464.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to survey the prevalence of streptococcal species, especially Streptococcus anginosus (which has been reported to be associated with cancer in the upper digestive tract), Streptococcus constellatus, and Streptococcus intermedius in the saliva of different age groups. A sequence analysis of 16S rDNA was performed and DNA quantified using real-time polymerase chain reaction. The S. anginosus level increased with age, whereas the levels of S. constellatus and S. intermedius did not change. Streptococcus mitis was the predominant species in the saliva of all the age groups but, unlike the S. anginosus, the proportion of S. mitis in the salivary bacteria decreased with age. The increase in S. anginosus with age should be carefully monitored because of its association with diseases, including cancer.
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