Streptococcus thoraltensis
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| Streptococcus thoraltensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Kingdom: | Bacillati |
| Phylum: | Bacillota |
| Class: | Bacilli |
| Order: | Lactobacillales |
| Family: | Streptococcaceae |
| Genus: | Streptococcus |
| Species: | S. thoraltensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Streptococcus thoraltensis Devriese et al., 1997 | |
| Type strain | |
| S69 (DSM 12221) | |
Streptococcus thoraltensis is a species of Gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic bacteria in the genus Streptococcus. It was first described in 1997 after isolation from the genital tract of sows in Belgium.[1] The species is part of the viridans streptococci group and is primarily associated with animals, particularly pigs. Although rare in clinical contexts, it has been occasionally reported as an opportunistic pathogen in humans.[2]
Streptococcus thoraltensis was described in 1997 based on isolates from healthy sows.[1] It belongs to the family Streptococcaceae, order Lactobacillales, and phylum Bacillota. The species name refers to Torhout, Belgium (Latin: Thoraltum), where it was first discovered. The type strain is S69, also catalogued as DSM 12221.[3]
Ecology
Streptococcus thoraltensis has been isolated from the gastrointestinal and genital tracts of pigs and rabbits.[4] It has also been found in raw cow's milk, likely through environmental contamination.[5] Its presence in humans is rare, but it has been recovered from subgingival plaque,[6] nasopharyngeal swabs,[7] and the respiratory tract, particularly in individuals with animal contact or compromised immunity.[citation needed]