<i>Streptococcus</i> Species Abundance in the Gut Is Linked to Subclinical Coronary Atherosclerosis in 8973 Participants From the SCAPIS Cohort

Abstract

This study provides evidence of an association of a gut microbiota composition characterized by increased abundance of <i>Streptococcus</i> spp and other species commonly found in the oral cavity with coronary atherosclerosis and systemic inflammation markers. Further longitudinal and experimental studies are warranted to explore the potential implications of a bacterial component in atherogenesis.