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Most sore throats are caused by viruses - which is why taking antibiotics like penicillin is a complete waste of time, and can often make the condition worse. If it is bacterial, it could be a staphlococcus or a streptococcus. In the old days diptheria used to give you a pretty nasty sore throat, before it killed you. If you want numbers, think in hundreds of thousands of bacteria in the mouth and throat - all the time, but not always the bad ones, fortunately. Some sore throats are not due to infection at all, but some form of glandular inflammation, or mechanical irritation. as many as the doctors and scientist say

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What is the causative organism for strep throat?

bacteria


Which disease is caused by the bacteria streptococcus?

Strep throat


What are common diseases caused bacteria?

strep throat and scarlet fever


What is the purpose of a throat culture?

A throat culture is performed to detect the presence of bacteria or viruses causing infections in the throat, such as streptococcus bacteria responsible for strep throat. This test helps to determine the most effective treatment for the infection by identifying the specific organism causing the illness.


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.