streptococci

Noun

The word is derived from streptococcus

Meaning

of Streptococcus

Source: Webster's dictionary

Examples

Group H streptococci Group H streptococci cause infections in medium-sized canines. Source: Internet

Cause Most cases of erysipelas are due to Streptococcus pyogenes (also known as beta-hemolytic group A streptococci ), although non-group A streptococci can also be the causative agent. Source: Internet

In the medical setting, the most important groups are the alpha-hemolytic streptococci S. pneumoniae and Streptococcus viridans group, and the beta-hemolytic streptococci of Lancefield groups A and B (also known as “group A strep” and “group B strep”). Source: Internet

Group H streptococci rarely cause illness unless a human has direct contact with the mouth of a canine. Source: Internet

However, weakly hemolytic group D beta-hemolytic streptococci and Listeria monocytogenes (which is actually a Gram-positive bacillus) should not be confused with nonhemolytic streptococci. Source: Internet

Nonhemolytic streptococci rarely cause illness. Source: Internet

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