Characterization of the Rothia spp. and their role in human clinical infections

The genus Rothia are emerging as opportunistic pathogens associated with various infections in immunocompromised and immunocompetent individuals. This review describes the taxonomy, cell wall structure, pathogenesis, phenotypic and molecular characteristics, clinical diseases, treatment and, as well as, the related genera that may be misidentified by Rothia species.

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The genus Rothia are emerging as opportunistic pathogens associated with various infections in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent individuals. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the taxonomy, cell wall structure, pathogenesis, phenotypic and molecular characteristics, clinical diseases, treatment, as well as other related genera that may be misidentified as Rothia species.