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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.

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Tree Number(s): B03.353.750.737.872, B03.510.400.800.872, B03.510.550.737.872

MeSH Unique ID: D013291

Registry Number: txid1301

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