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Staphylococcal
Staphylococcal (pronunciation: staf-uh-lok-uh-kuhl) is an adjective that refers to anything related to or caused by Staphylococcus, a genus of Gram-positive bacteria.
Etymology
The term "Staphylococcal" is derived from the Greek words "staphyle," meaning a bunch of grapes, and "kokkos," meaning a berry. This is in reference to the grape-like clusters that these bacteria form.
Related Terms
- Staphylococcus aureus: A species of staphylococci that is often responsible for various infections in humans.
- Staphylococcal Infections: Infections caused by staphylococci bacteria, which can range from minor skin problems to serious infections.
- Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome: A serious skin infection caused by some types of staphylococci bacteria.
- Staphylococcal Food Poisoning: A common condition caused by eating foods contaminated with staphylococci bacteria.
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): A type of staphylococci bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Staphylococcal
- Wikipedia's article - Staphylococcal
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