| diplococcus | Bacterial strain in which two spherical cells (cocci) are joined to form a pair like a dumb bell or figure of eight. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| chlamydia pneumoniae | A species of gram-negative bacteria that causes acute respiratory infection, especially atypical pneumonia. (12 Dec 1998) |
| mycoplasma pneumoniae | A small atypical form of bacteria, intermediate in size between typical bacteria and viruses. Thought to play a significant role in pneumonia and bronchitis. Mycoplasmal respiratory infections are common in children and young adults. Common symptoms include malaise, fever, chills and a dry hacking cough. (27 Sep 1997) |
| streptococcus pneumoniae | A gram-positive organism found in the upper respiratory tract, inflammatory exudates, and various body fluids of normal and/or diseased humans and, rarely, domestic animals. (12 Dec 1998) |
| klebsiella pneumoniae | Gram-negative, non-motile, capsulated, gas-producing rods found widely in nature and associated with urinary and respiratory infections in man. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae ozaenae | A species which occurs in cases of ozena and other chronic diseases of the respiratory tract. Synonym: Klebsiella pneumoniae subsp. Ozaenae. (05 Mar 2000) |