Cocci (pronounced cok-sigh) is the plural word form for Coccus, a round shaped bacterium. Since the term applies only to shape, it covers a whole bunch of useful and harmful bugs. To identify what effects are caused by a coccus, one needs to know which one in particular is being addressed.
The most common cocci in humans are the normal flora of the skin. They can get into your body through cuts or scrapes on the skin.
Cocci and bacilli do not cause chlamydia. Cocci cause gonorrhea.
Cocci is short for Coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as valley fever or California fever. It is a fungal disease that affects the lungs causing flu-like symptoms such as fever, coughs, headaches, muscle pain and joint pain.
The scientific name for cocci is coccus (plural: cocci). They are a type of spherical-shaped bacteria.
Cocci means round.
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Cocci bacteria are a type of bacteria that are commonly found on the skin and in various parts of the body. To effectively kill cocci bacteria, antibiotics prescribed by a healthcare professional are usually required. It is important to follow the prescribed treatment regimen to ensure complete eradication of the bacteria.
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.
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