REVIEW ON PROPERTIES OF STREPTOCOCCUS SALIVARIUS

Streptococcus salivarius is present in the oral cavity of healthy people within a few hours of birth, which is an opportunistic pathogen that can infect people with impaired immune systems. At the same time, S. salivarius also secretes antimicrobial peptides, which can be employed as a probiotic to promote dental health. This review mainly focuses on the properties of S. salivarius, which is widely recognized for its probiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. However, S. salivarius also can cause some diseases, such as meningitis, endocarditis, and neonatal sepsis. In conclusion, these bacteria have numerous beneficial characteristics, but they also have some functions in causing diseases, which need to be studied more thoroughly.

 Keywords: Streptococcus salivarius, probiotics, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial peptides,Immune systems.