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2 articles for “Infective endocarditis”
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Infective Endocarditis, Result of Chronic Periodontal Disease: A Real and Present Danger
Abstract: Introduction: Endocarditis is an inflammation of the endocardium, the inner lining of the heart and heart valves. It is usually caused by bacteria and is associated with high mortality and morbidity. It can result from transient bacteremia from the oral cavity. Streptococci are the primary colonizers of tooth surface and are instrumental in development of the complex oral biofilm, dental plaque. Streptococcus sanguinis is one of the abundant oral commensals …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry Read article
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Quorum Sensing and Biofilm Dynamics in Pathogens: An Evolving Frontier in Infectious Disease
Abstract: Bacterial and fungal pathogens rarely act as solitary invaders. Instead, they engage in sophisticated chemical communication known as quorum sensing (QS) to coordinate population-wide behaviours and construct structured, multicellular biofilm communities. These biofilms, composed of extracellular polymeric substances, not only facilitate microbial persistence on biotic and abiotic surfaces but also confer remarkable protection against host immune defenses and antimicrobial therapies. QS systems act as central regulators of biofilm dynamics, orchestrating …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 18–23 Read article