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Streptococcaceae
Medical Definition: | Gram-positive non-sporing bacteria including many parasitic, pathogenic, and saprophytic forms. |
Guide Notes: | DF: do not abbreviate since it would conflict with DF for STREPTOCOCCUS |
Also Called: | Aerococcus,Gaffkya homari |
Previously Indexed: | Bacteria (1966-1974),Lactobacillaceae (1975),Micrococcaceae (1975) |
Enterococcus - A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria consisting of organisms causing variable hemolysis that are normal flora of the intestinal tract. Previously thought to be a member of the genus STREPTOCOCCUS, it is now recognized as a separate genus. | |
Lactococcus - A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria mainly isolated from milk and milk products. These bacteria are also found in plants and nonsterile frozen and dry foods. Previously thought to be a member of the genus STREPTOCOCCUS (group N), it is now recognized as a separate genus. | |
Leuconostoc - A genus of gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic bacteria whose growth is dependent on the presence of a fermentable carbohydrate. It is nonpathogenic to plants and animals, including humans. | |
Pediococcus - A genus of gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic bacteria whose growth is dependent on the presence of a fermentable carbohydrate. No endospores are produced. Its organisms are found in fermenting plant products and are nonpathogenic to plants and animals, including humans. | |
Streptococcus - A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria whose organisms occur in pairs or chains. No endospores are produced. Many species exist as commensals or parasites on man or animals with some being highly pathogenic. A few species are saprophytes and occur in the natural environment. |
Streptococcaceae Medical Definitions and Terms
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