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Staphylococcus is a bacteria. This particular bacteria is very often the cause of skin, stomach and blood infections. It is commonly found on the skin, but is easily disinfected with antiseptics or even soap and water--it is normally dealt with by the body's immune system pretty easily, and as such is very hard to catch directly from another infected person.
However, Staphylococcus can enter the body through any opening (including cuts) and find it's way into the bloodstream. Ingesting it in quantity (through contaminated food, for example) is another means whereby it gains entrance. It is capable of multiplying very quickly. Even the smallest scratch can become infected and allow the bacteria to grow under the skin, where it will form pus filled sores (often boils) which can spread into the bloodstream.
Once in the bloodstream or digestive system, the bacteria can be life threatening as it will spread and multiply rapidly.
Staphylococcus infections are easily treated with common antibiotics. However, a form which was once found only in hospitals (MRSA), but is now widespread, is resistant to most known antibiotics and can only be treated with expensive narrow spectrum antibiotics.
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∙ 9y agoThese are two different types of bacteria. Both are in the shape of tiny round marbles called cocci. Streptococcus is a string of these cocci while staphylococcus are in clusters or groups like grapes on a stem.
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∙ 9y agoStreptococcus is a round shaped bacteria grouped in chains. This form of bacteria can cause impetigo, strep throat, toxic shock syndrome, and tonsillitis.
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∙ 14y agoStaphylococcus is a spherical, gram positive bacteria that attributes to boils, food poisoning, and other infections.
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∙ 12y agoit's a painful boils that grow very frequently and in the hidden parts of the body.easily transmitted from generation to generation
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∙ 11y agoStaphylococcus aureus is a bacteria
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Where is strep throat from?
It is from the bacteria steptococcus.
Which is the Gram positive diplococci responsible for arthritis?
steptococcus pneumonae
What kills Streptococcus?
One thing that kills Steptococcus is antibiotics, which is why doctors prescribe antibiotics when you have strep throat.
Is Steptococcus pneumonia Autotrph or Hetroph?
All the pathogenic bacteria or for that purpose all the bacteria are heterotrophs.
Can you have strep throat after being sick?
Step throat is caused by the bacteria Steptococcus pyogenes. Bacterial infections are common when your own health and immune system is weakened due to a previous infection (e.g. viral infection) or other illness.
What is one of the most abundant bacteria in the human intestine A. Streptococcus pneumoniae B. E. coli C. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria D. Rhizobium E. Pseudomonas?
Steptococcus pneumoniae is in the lungs and not all the time, only when your sick. E. coli is in the intestines and is a benefitial resident (most of the time) nitrogen fixing bacteria are in the soil and plant roots.
What are some examples of pathogen?
Pathogenic bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis - tuberculosis (most common) Shigella - food borne Campylobacter - food borne Salmonella - food borne Clostridium tetani - causes tetanus (Gram-positive, obligate anaerobic bacterium ) Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi - typhoid fever Corynebacterium diphtheriae - diphtheria Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum - syphilis Mycobacterium leprae - leprosy
What are some Good bacteria in cooking?
Various bacteria are used in the production cultured milk products. Lactobacillus and Steptococcus lactis (and others) are found in yogurt, and different bacteria give different cheeses their particular characteristics. Check out http://www.science-projects.com/dairybacteria.htm for a list In baking, the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is used to leaven bread. Yeast is a fungus, not a bacterium, although it is a microorganism. Dissolved in water with a food source (sugar, flour) it produces carbon dioxide which makes bread rise. Yeasts are also used in the production of wine and beer.
What are the effects of strep throat?
Step Throat is an infection caused by steptococcus bacteria. The immune system is of course compromised during such infection and would normally require the prescription of antibiotics to help combat the illness. Until the body's immune system can overcome the infection (with the aid of antibiotics), the body would normally feel weak during the recovery period.
What is the name of the bacteria that builds up on your teeth?
Harmful bacteria will cause cavities, sensitive teeth and smelly breath. The microrgansms that stick to your teeth will plaque, a sticky build up of white surface material. You can get this bacteria from eating suger, certain juices and glazes. To prevent this floss daily and brush your teeth. Many of the bacteria will eat away and cause damage only made better with fillings, which cost a large amount of money at most dental places.
What is the medical term meaning sore throat?
Strep ThroatStrep throat (or "Streptococcal pharyngitis", or "Streptococcal Sore Throat") is a form of Group A streptococcal infection that affects the pharynx. SymptomsSore throatRed and white patches in the throatDifficulty swallowingTender or swollen glands (lymph nodes) in the neckRed and enlarged tonsilsHeadacheInner ear painLower stomach painFeverGeneral discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feelingLoss of appetite and nauseaRashFrequent cold chillsStrep throat must be treated with antibiotics, or it can turn into rheumatic fever, a much more serious condition1.1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strep_throat
