Draft genome sequence of Streptococcus mutans strain HM. Streptococcus mutans

The genus Streptococcus encompasses a broad range of Gram-positive catal ase-negative chain-forming coccus-shaped organisms. Streptococci are widely present in the oral cavity and are established part of commensal flora. Infective endocarditis (IE) is characterized by a formation of septic masses of plat elets on the surfaces of heart valves and oral viridans streptococci are one of the major pathogen of IE. In this project, draft genome sequence from a stra in of Streptococcus sp., isolated from an 4-years-old girl diagnosed IE, was performed to elucidate the pathogenic factors. This genome sequence may provide fundamental molecular information on the genetic characteristics and pathogenesis of Streptococcus mutans HM.