Which one of the following microorganisms is closely associated with dental caries? A: C. albicans B: Streptococcus mutans C: P. melaninogenica D: Neisseria subflava E: S. epidermidis

A<br/>9-year-old girl develops fever and severe pain on the right side of<br/>her throat. On examination, redness and swelling in the right<br/>peritonsillar area are seen. A peritonsillar abscess is diagnosed.<br/>The most likely organisms to be cultured from this abscess are A: Staphylococcus<br/>aureus B: Streptococcus<br/>pneumoniae C: Corynebacterium<br/>species and Prevotella melaninogenica D: Viridans<br/>streptococci and Candida albicans E: Normal<br/>oral nasal flora