streptococcal

[US]/ˌstreptəu'kɔkəl/
[UK]/ˌstrɛptəˈkɑkəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. relating to or caused by streptococci

Phrases & Collocations

streptococcal infection

streptococcal bacteria

Example Sentences

Among 25 patients, 16 manifested clinically as streptococcal toxic shock syndromes (STSS) and 9 streptococcal meningocephalitis syndrome, The mortality was 81.25% and 11.11% respectively.

Indirectly through inanimate fomites (objects). Examples are staphylococcal infection, streptococcal infection, colds, hospital-acquired wound infections through use of improperly sterilized items.

streptococcal infection can be treated with antibiotics

streptococcal pharyngitis is a common type of sore throat

streptococcal bacteria can cause various infections in the body

streptococcal pneumonia is a serious respiratory infection

streptococcal meningitis is an infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

streptococcal bacteria can be transmitted through respiratory droplets

streptococcal skin infections can cause redness, swelling, and pain

streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is a rare but serious condition

streptococcal bacteria are commonly found in the throat and on the skin

streptococcal infections can be prevented by practicing good hygiene

Real-world Examples

According to the Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases, Rheumatic Fever only afflicts about three percent of streptococcal infections, but it is more common in young children between the ages of 5 to 14.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

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