Streptococcus sanguinis (sanguis) vulvovaginal infections
Streptococcus sanguinis is a normal feature of the human mouth, where this bacteria is found in dental plaque. S. sanguinis actually makes the mouth a healthier place, since it competes with other strains of Streptococcus that cause dental cavities. S. sanguinis may colonise and infect other areas of the body, particularly heart valves after heart