staphylococci
- plural of staphylococcus.
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The microbiologist famously remarked "that's funny" upon noticing an errant mould was killing staphylococci bacteria in a culture plate in 1928.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2025
The researchers were able to show that the newly discovered epilancin A37 acts very specifically against corynebacteria, which are among the main competitors of staphylococci within the skin microbiome.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2024
The scratch became infected by streptococci and staphylococci and spread to his eyes and scalp, according to “The Mold in Dr. Florey’s Coat.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 11, 2020
Necrotizing fasciitis can be caused by group-A streptococci or by staphylococci, common bacteria that live on people's skin and in their noses, he said.
From Reuters ● May 17, 2012
In all general inflammation we may expect to find such organisms, which in most cases belong to the class of micrococci, such as staphylococci and streptococci.
From Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis by Jamison, Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton)
