streptococcal

Adjective

Meaning

of or relating to or caused by streptococci

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

strep streptococcic streptococcus eubacterium lobar pneumonia eubacteria streptococci streptococcemia true bacteria

Phrases with the word

streptococcal sore throat streptococcal infection group a beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection

Examples

However, many streptococcal species are not pathogenic, and form part of the commensal human microbiota of the mouth, skin, intestine, and upper respiratory tract. Source: Internet

Azithromycin has been used to treat strep throat ( Group A streptococcal (GAS) infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes ) in penicillin-sensitive patients, however macrolide-resistant strains of GAS are not uncommon. Source: Internet

It was later classified as organ failure resulting from streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (caused by Streptococcus pyogenes ). Source: Internet

Severe streptococcal infections Some strains of group A streptococci (GAS) cause severe infection. Source: Internet

In cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, treatment consists of penicillin and clindamycin, given with intravenous immunoglobulin. Source: Internet

Severe Group A streptococcal infections often occur sporadically but can be spread by person-to-person contact. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

streptocarpus streptocephalid streptochlorin streptococcal infection streptococcal sore throat streptococcemia