The most common gram-positive cocci of medical importance belong to Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Enterococcus genera. etc. Most organisms belonging to these genera are non-motile and do not...
Tag: Gram Positive Cocci
SXT (sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim) susceptibility testing differentiates group A and B streptococci from other hemolytic streptococci. Group A and B streptococci are SXT resistant, whereas other...
Staphylococcus saprophyticus is one of the pathogenic species of staphylococci, the other two are S. aureus and S. epidermidis. Staphylococcus epidermidis and S. saprophyticus are often...
The viridans streptococci are important Gram-positive cocci comprising a large group of bacteria. These are found as mouth commensals, causing minor to life-threatening diseases. The word viridans...
Enterococcus faecalis: Properties, Pathogenesis, Lab Diagnosis
Enterococci are catalase negative, gram-positive cocci in chains. Initially grouped under group D Streptococcus, they are reclassified later as a separate genus Enterococcus under a family...
Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS): Properties, Pathogenesis, Lab Diagnosis
Streptococcus agalactiae, also known as Group B Streptococcus (GBS), is a major cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis. Other infections caused by Group B Streptococci include postpartum...