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Which bacterial species is most commonly associated with persistent/refractory (previously treated, still-infected) endodontic infections?

  1. Streptococcus mutans
  2. Enterococcus faecalis
  3. Lactobacillus species
  4. Actinomyces species, exclusively
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Correct answer: B. Enterococcus faecalis

Enterococcus faecalis is notably resistant to many intracanal disinfection protocols (including calcium hydroxide) and is disproportionately recovered from cases of persistent/secondary endodontic infection after initial treatment, compared to its low prevalence in untreated primary infections.

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