HMP087-454 Study
reference genome for the Human Microbiome Project
<b><i>Streptococcus salivarius</i> SK126</b>. <i>Streptococcus salivarius</i> is a primary component of the normal microbial flora in the human oral cavity, it has been shown to be one of the first bacteria colonizing dental plaque. It can be an opportunistic pathogen most commonly after surgery.  This strain was isolated from human skin.