Peptostreptoccci are normal
flora
in the oral cavity. But they have also been
isolated from
many oral infections and are believed to play a role in many oral, mixed infections
in the
mouth and upper body regions. These include
•Endocarditis
•Parotitis
•Peritonsilar abscesses
•Pleuropulmonary
infections
•External otitis
•Chronic periodontitis
and
•Root canals