Streptobacillus - ț̢
A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that require SERUM; ASCITIC FLUID; or BLOOD for growth. Its organisms inhabit the THROAT; and NASOPHARYNX of wild and laboratory rats and cause one form of RAT-BITE FEVER in man.
Synonyms :
Streptococcaceae - ț̢
Gram-positive non-sporing bacteria including many parasitic, pathogenic, and saprophytic forms.
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Streptococcal Infections - ț̢
Infections with bacteria of the genus STREPTOCOCCUS.
Streptococcal Vaccines - ț̢
Vaccines or candidate vaccines used to prevent STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS.
Synonyms : Vaccines, Streptococcal
Streptococcus - ț̢
A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria whose organisms occur in pairs or chains. No endospores are produced. Many species exist as commensals or parasites on man or animals with some being highly pathogenic. A few species are saprophytes and occur in the natural environment.