Actinomyces naeslundii

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iActinomyces naeslundii
Histopathological changes due to A. naeslundii.
Histopathological changes due to A. naeslundii.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Bacteria
Phylum: Actinobacteria
Order: Actinomycetales
Family: Actinomycetaceae
Genus: Actinomyces
Species: A. naeslundii
Binomial name
Actinomyces naeslundii
Thompson & Lovestedt 1951

Actinomyces naeslundii are Gram positive rod shaped bacteria that occupy the oral cavity. They have been implicated in periodontal disease and root caries. These bacteria are also associated with good oral health. These bacteria are some of the first to occupy the oral cavity and colonize the tooth's surface.

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