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There are many different types of streptococcus, but if you were to group them all together the average would be somewhere around several million.

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What does strepto from streptococcus mean?

Many bacteria are named because of their shape. "Strepto" means curved or twisted.


What does streptococcus do to us?

Streptococcus is a genus of bacteria that can cause a variety of infections in humans. Certain strains, such as Streptococcus pyogenes, are responsible for illnesses ranging from mild throat infections (strep throat) to more severe conditions like scarlet fever, rheumatic fever, and skin infections. Other strains, like Streptococcus pneumoniae, can lead to pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections. While many streptococcal species are part of the normal flora and generally harmless, pathogenic strains can pose significant health risks.


What does streptococcus eat?

Streptococcus A (the kind that causes strep throat as well as necrotizing fasciitis) eats your body. It secretes an enzyme that breaks down your tissue and allows the bacteria to break down your cellular proteins into smaller bits it can consume


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The 2014 flooding affected people in several ways. Many people lost their homes, their lives, and everything they owned.


Is streptococcus pneumonia a archaebacteria or a eubacteria?

This is Strep Throat and Meningitis. It is a eubacteria, meaning that it is a more recent bacteria. The bacteria Streptococcus is a spherical Gram-positive bacteria that causes Strep Throat. Streptococcus comes in several groups, but Strep Throat is in Group A. These bacteria can also cause meningitis, pneumonia, and "flesh eating" bacterial infections. The bacteria are not like viruses. Instead of injecting genetic material into the cell, the bacteria live without a host cell. They will form a long string and sit on the back of the throat or mouth. This is what forms the white blotches or spots seen when a person has Strep Throat. Streptococcus is a spherical-shaped bacterium that forms small chains. The word -coccus is Latin for circle or sphere. Bacteria can come in many shapes, like spiral or rod shaped. This distinguishes bacteria from one another. Streptococcus also has pili, which are used to exchange genetic material. Streptococcus is a prokaryote, which means it has no nucleus. Yet, this bacteria has DNA and ribosomes. Streptococcus contains a flagellum, allowing the bacteria to move.