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Streptococcus pyogenes
The bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes is a cause of strep throat,...
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Streptococcus mutans
Streptococcus mutans, a bacterium found in the mouth, contributes to tooth...
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Streptococcus pneumoniae
Scanning electron micrograph of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus; rheumatic fever
Colonies of group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus bacteria on blood agar....
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Streptococcus mutans
The bacterium Streptococcus mutans is an example of a spherical (coccus)...
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