streptococcal
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a word derived from
streptococcus.
streptococcusnounany 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
After discovering the pivotal medication, he first used penicillin to treat streptococcal meningitis in 1942.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2023
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory on the recent increase in pediatric invasive Group A streptococcal infections, otherwise known as iGAS.
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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