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Cocci is a type of bacteria that can cause many illnesses. Among the diseases it causes include pneumonia, strep throat, food poisoning, septic shock and skin disease.

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Are chlamydia cocci?

Cocci and bacilli do not cause chlamydia. Cocci cause gonorrhea.


What illness or disease does cocci bacteria causes?

"strep troat", impetigo, ear infection scarlet fever


Ball-shaped bacteria are called?

The broad term is a coccus. The way cocci (plural) arrange themselves cause them to gain other names, such as streptococcus (a chain of cocci).


Can cocci bacteria be found in animals?

Yes, cocci bacteria can be found in animals. Cocci bacteria are a type of spherical-shaped bacteria that can cause various infections in animals, including skin infections, respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections. It is important for pet owners and livestock producers to be aware of the potential for cocci bacteria in animals and to work with veterinarians to prevent and treat infections.


What are the key differences between gram positive cocci and gram negative cocci in terms of their characteristics and impact on human health?

Gram positive cocci have a thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell wall, while gram negative cocci have a thinner layer and an outer membrane. Gram positive cocci are often associated with infections like strep throat and staph infections, while gram negative cocci are less common but can cause serious infections like meningitis and septicemia.


What is the organ of species?

Staphyloccous is a genera associated with Pyogenic Cocci that cause infection in humans.


Sphere shaped bacteria?

Spherical bacteria are known as cocci and can be either single cells or form chains or clusters. Examples include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Neisseria species. Cocci can cause various infections in humans, including strep throat, pneumonia, and meningitis.


What diseases cause unicellular organism?

Diseases do not cause unicellular organisms; unicellular organisms cause diseases.


What are facts about coccus?

Cocci bacteria can be responsible for causing many illnesses and diseases. It causes strep throat, some skin diseases and pneumonia, among many others. They can also cause gonorrhea, meningitis, and skin lesions.


What is the scientific name of cocci?

The scientific name for cocci is coccus (plural: cocci). They are a type of spherical-shaped bacteria.


What does the medical term cocci mean?

Cocci means round.


Which one grows in food cocci or bacilli or spirilla?

Cocci