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social science subjects > health and social care > global health > systemic diseases > streptococcal infections

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streptococcal infections  

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  • Streptococcus species are spherical gram positive bacteria that grow in chains or pairs. Streptococcus species are a major cause of human disease and are the etiologic organisms for many cases of meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, endocarditis, strep throat, and necrotizing fasciitis. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Streptococcal Infections]

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