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Cocci refers to a shape of bacteria, and can take two different forms, staphylococcus and streptococcus. The staph form of the bacteria causes food poisoning, while the strep form of the bacteria can cause strep throat, pink eye, meningitis, and a variety of other illnesses. The staph form doesn't spread unless the person consumes bad food, but the strep form is extremely contagious.
Yes, some gram-positive cocci bacteria are contagious, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. These bacteria can be spread through direct contact with an infected person or contaminated surfaces, leading to various infections, including skin infections and respiratory infections. It is important to practice good hygiene to prevent the spread of these bacteria.
Cocci and bacilli do not cause chlamydia. Cocci cause gonorrhea.
The scientific name for cocci is coccus (plural: cocci). They are a type of spherical-shaped bacteria.
Cocci means round.
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None of the cocci bacteria are motile. Cocci are usually characterized by their round shape and they are typically non-motile.
The plural of coccus is cocci.
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The plural form of coccus is cocci.
Cocci are spherical bacteria. As such, they do not have flagella, or tails that allow other types of bacteria to move on their own. Most cocci are not capable of locomotion.
The plural of coccus is cocci.