Tag: bacterial infections
Streptococcus constellatus: Implicated in Various Infections
Introduction to Streptococcus constellatus Streptococcus constellatus is a bacterium that is part of the Streptococcus anginosus group,…
Streptococcus intermedius: Associated with Dental and Brain Abscesses
Overview of Streptococcus intermedius Streptococcus intermedius is a member of the Streptococcus anginosus group, a collection of…
Streptococcus oralis: Implicated in Endocarditis
Introduction to Streptococcus oralis Streptococcus oralis, a member of the viridans group streptococci, is a common bacterium…
Streptococcus pyogenes: The Group A Streptococcus
Introduction to Streptococcus pyogenes Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as Group A Streptococcus (GAS), is a bacterium that…
Chlamydia pneumoniae: Implicated in Respiratory Infections
Introduction to Chlamydia pneumoniae Chlamydia pneumoniae, a species of bacteria, is a common cause of respiratory infections…
Bordetella pertussis: The Whooping Cough Bacterium
Introduction to Bordetella pertussis Bordetella pertussis is a bacterium that is famously known for causing pertussis, also…
Chlamydia trachomatis: The Most Common Sexually Transmitted Bacterium
Introduction to Chlamydia trachomatis Chlamydia trachomatis, a silent yet prevalent intruder, is often swept under the rug…
Shigella flexneri: The Cause of Shigellosis
Introduction to Shigella flexneri Shigella flexneri, a gram-negative bacterium, is a well-known cause of the infectious disease…
Salmonella enterica: A Common Foodborne Bacterium
Introduction to Salmonella enterica Salmonella enterica is a bacterium that is widely recognized for its role in…
Staphylococcus aureus: A Notorious Pathogen
Introduction to Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus aureus, often simply referred to as ‘staph,’ is a type of bacteria…









