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strep·to·coc·cus

(strĕp′tə-kŏk′əs)

n. pl. strep·to·coc·ci (-kŏk′sī, -kŏk′ī)

Any of various round gram-positive bacteria of the genus Streptococcus that occur in pairs or chains and can cause various infections in humans, including strep throat, erysipelas, and scarlet fever.

strep·to·coc·cal (-kŏk′əl), strep·to·coc·cic (-kŏk′sĭk, -kŏk′ĭk) adj.

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Noun

streptococci - spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis

strep, streptococcus

eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria - a large group of bacteria having rigid cell walls; motile types have flagella

genus Streptococcus - a genus of bacteria

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Pathogenic Streptococci: From Genomics to Systems Biology and Control

Summary: Multiple coastal sites around Beirut have 50 times or more the level of the bacteria streptococci that is considered safe by the World Health Organization, indicating that the waters may be dangerous to swim in, according to a study published Tuesday.

Beirut coastline highly polluted, Tyre safe to swim: study

Antimicrobial and anti-virulence activity of capsaicin against erythromycin-resistant, cell-invasive group a streptococci. Front.

Antibacterial Activity of Capsaicin against Sectional Cariogenic Bacteria

[10] Besides, haemolytic streptococci, Enterococcus spp.

EMERGING DRUG RESISTANT STREPTOCOCCAL ISOLATES FROM SKIN AND SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS

In 1961, Frenkel and Hirsch described strains of streptococci isolated from cases of bacterial endocarditis that grew only in the presence of other bacteria, around which they formed satellite colonies, or in media enriched with sulfhydryl compounds, such as cysteine.

Granulicatella [gran'yoo-lik-e-tel"e]

Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (SDSE, Streptococcus group C or G) belongs to the group of betahemolytic Streptococci. Groups C and G Streptococci are often also referred to as pyogenic Streptococci because they are genetically close to Streptococcus pyogenes [1].

Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (Groups C or G Streptococci) Colonization in Pregnant Women: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Streptococcus mitis is an alpha-hemolytic species belonging to the family of viridans group streptococci (VGS).

Acute Streptococcus mitis Sacroiliitis in a Teenager with Unclear Source of Bacteremia: A Case Report and Literature Review

GBS distinction from other streptococci was based on biochemical reactions including resistance to bacitracin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (SXT), sodium hippurate hydrolysis, and positive CAMP test (2,4,9, 19-22)

Capsular Genotypes Distribution and Antibiotic Resistance pattern of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Isolated from Clinical Samples, Tehran, Iran

Group C streptococci, according to Lancefield's work of 1933, belong to Gram-positive bacteria, catalase-negative and facultative anaerobes [1-4].

Pathogenicity of Virulent Species of Group C Streptococci in Human

The early oral microbiota occurring within several hours following delivery is composed of viridans streptococci and Streptococcus salivarius (S.

A Comparative Study of Oral Microbiota in Infants with Complete Cleft Lip and Palate or Cleft Soft Palate

Group G [beta]-hemolytic streptococci were first identified by Lancefield and Hare in 1935 and were not considered to be pathogenic organisms.

Group G streptococcal bacteremia secondary to a burn wound infection

She was therefore given IV ceftriaxone, since beta-lactams have higher efficacy against streptococci than vancomycin.

Streptococcus intermedins Causing Necrotizing Pneumonia in an Immune Competent Female: A Case Report and Literature Review

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