Question 1

pregnt-20wks,vaginal swab shown that;heavy growth of streptococcus,beta-haemolytic group-b- does ths infection harm my bby?doc prescribed unasyn375mg.

Accepted Answer

Group B Strep: Group B Strep is an infection that can be associated with miscarraige and premature delivery.  Babies born to mothers with this infection are at risk of serious infection either immediately after birth or up to three months after delivery.  Antibiotics are frequently given to the mother during labor to prevent this transmission.

Question 2

how do humans catch streptococcus bovis?

Accepted Answer

Normal flora: Despite the name, which suggests a connection with cattle, the little "green" streptococcus often hangs out in the mouth as a normal inhabitant.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: streptococcus?

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Streptococcus: Is a group of bacteria that grown in long chains of cocci (round cells).  They are classified in part by whether they hemolyze  sheep red blood cells completely, partial or not at all.  The beta (complete) hemolysis ones are further classified by their capsules and the prototype is group a streptococci, that cause strep throat and rheumatic fever. The Alpha (partial) strep cause heart infection.

Question 4

what is streptococcus mutans?

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Strep mutans: Streptococcus mutans is a  gram-positive facultative anaerobe found in the human oral cavity and is a major contributor and cause of dental decay resulting in cavities. The microbe was first described by j kilian clarke in 1924.

Question 5

what is streptococcus hemolyticus?

Accepted Answer

One strain: There are many strains and species of the Genus Streptococcus and hemolyticus is one species that often causes infections in humans.

Question 6

how can you get streptococcus mitis?

Accepted Answer

Normal flora: Streptococcus mitis is commonly present in the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, female genital tract, and skin.  It is part of our "normal flora;" the bacteria that are normally present in human beings.  Occasionally, it can cause infection (endocarditis, dental infections, meningitis), but infections are unlikely unless the immune system is depressed.

Question 7

how do you get streptococcus faecalis?

Accepted Answer

Normal flora: Enterococcus faecalis is part of your intestinal flora and is an example of several species that cross the line from symbiosis and colonization to pathogenicity and infection under certain circumstances and causes endocarditis, infects root canals, and causes urinary tract infections and sepsis. Many times it is a nosocomial or hospital acquired infection able to elude the immune system and abx.

Question 8

where can streptococcus faecalis be found?

Accepted Answer

Colon: It is part of the normal flora of the human colon.

Question 9

what is streptococcus cremoris and what effects?

Accepted Answer

AKA Lactococcus: Lactis var. Cremoris is used in the production of buttermilk but has been linked rarely to human infection including endocarditis.

Question 10

what is the classification for streptococcus mutans?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Streptococcus mutans is one of the organisms involved in tooth decay. What type of classification do you have in mind.

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