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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

Scarlet fever is a contagious infection caused by Group A streptococcal bacteria, and is a presentation that mostly affects young children.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2023

Group A Streptococcus bacteria can cause more mild but still painful illness — such as streptococcal pharyngitis, commonly referred to as strep throat.

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