Streptococcus (Noun)
Meaning
Spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Streptococcus bacteria are often found in the throat and can cause infections such as tonsillitis and strep throat.
- The doctor suspected that the patient had contracted streptococcus after testing for the bacteria in her throat.
- Streptococcus infections can range from mild to severe and may require antibiotics to treat effectively.
- Scarlet fever is a serious complication of streptococcus infections that can cause a bright red rash to appear on the skin.
- Untreated streptococcus infections can lead to more serious health issues, such as kidney damage or rheumatic fever.