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streptococcal

  • a word derived from streptococcus.
    streptococcus
    noun
    any of several spherical or oval bacteria of the genus Streptococcus, occurring in pairs or chains, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans, causing scarlet fever, tonsillitis, etc.

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The researchers also found that other streptococcal species were virtually absent from the tooth.

From Science Daily Mar. 27, 2024

Using antibiotics to prevent streptococcal outbreaks is a well-established, evidence-based public health practice that’s also used by other branches of the armed services, said Lt.

From Salon Mar. 6, 2024

Two of the most severe but rare forms of iGAS are necrotising fasciitis, also known as the "flesh-eating disease", and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome which can cause low blood pressure and damage to organs.

From BBC Dec. 29, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has asked local clinicians to promptly report cases of Group A Streptococcus, including cases of necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 29, 2022

We had lobar pneumonia, meningococcal meningitis, streptococcal infections, diphtheria, endocarditis, enteric fevers, various septicemias, syphilis, and, always, everywhere, tuberculosis.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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