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- |Term=Strep throat ...throat infection caused by streptococcus bacteria; characterized by a sore throat, fever, and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck455 bytes (63 words) - 21:01, 30 December 2022
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- ...n=bacteria that cause a variety of diseases, including pneumonia and strep throat ...) bacteria that cause a variety of diseases, including pneumonia and strep throat<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]357 bytes (46 words) - 20:54, 30 December 2022
- '''Streptococcal''' (pronunciation: strep·to·coc·cal /ˌstreptəˈkäk(ə)l/) refers to anything related to or cau The term "Streptococcal" is derived from the Greek words "streptos" meaning twisted and "kokkos" meaning berry. This2 KB (226 words) - 04:19, 7 February 2024
- |Term=Strep throat ...throat infection caused by streptococcus bacteria; characterized by a sore throat, fever, and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck455 bytes (63 words) - 21:01, 30 December 2022
- == Sore Throat == ...medical condition characterized by pain, discomfort, or irritation in the throat.2 KB (255 words) - 22:17, 8 February 2024
- == Throat Culture == ...oat. The test is often used to diagnose bacterial infections such as strep throat, whooping cough, and diphtheria.2 KB (237 words) - 04:18, 9 February 2024
- ...(pronounced: strep-toe-cock-al fair-in-jai-tis), also known as '''[[Strep throat]]''', is a type of [[pharyngitis]] caused by group A streptococcus bacteria ...tive bacteria. "Pharyngitis" comes from the Greek words "pharynx" meaning "throat" and "-itis" meaning "inflammation".2 KB (234 words) - 15:15, 11 February 2024
- == Throat Irritation == ...'' (/θroʊt ɪrɪˈteɪʃən/) refers to a sensation of discomfort or pain in the throat area. It is a common symptom of many medical conditions, including [[common2 KB (235 words) - 11:35, 10 February 2024
- '''Anti-streptolysin O''' (pronounced: an-tee-strep-toe-lye-sin oh) is a [[antibody]] produced by the body in response to an in ...nts: "Anti-" is a prefix from Greek meaning against, "strepto-" is derived from streptococcus, a type of bacteria, "-lysin" refers to the ability to lyse o1 KB (190 words) - 17:46, 10 February 2024
- ...e infections caused by the bacteria ''Streptococcus''. The term is derived from the Greek words "streptos" meaning twisted and "kokkos" meaning berry, refe ...cus pyogenes]]: This bacterium causes [[streptococcal pharyngitis]] (strep throat), [[impetigo]], [[cellulitis]], [[necrotizing fasciitis]] (flesh-eating dis2 KB (195 words) - 01:46, 13 February 2024
- '''Streptococcal infection''' (pronunciation: strep·to·coc·cal in·fec·tion /ˌstreptəˈkäk(ə)l inˈfekSH(ə)n/) is an i The term "Streptococcal" is derived from the Greek words "streptos" meaning twisted and "kokkos" meaning berry. This2 KB (290 words) - 01:22, 13 February 2024
- '''Streptococcus''' (pronounced: strep-toe-KOK-us) is a genus of gram-positive bacteria. These bacteria are spheri The term "Streptococcus" comes from the Greek words "streptos" meaning twisted or curved, and "kokkos" meaning2 KB (183 words) - 04:40, 7 February 2024
- '''Streptococcus pyogenes''' (pronunciation: strep-toe-COCK-us pie-OH-je-nees) is a species of [[Gram-positive bacteria]] in t ...'' meaning twisted and ''kokkos'' meaning granule. ''Pyogenes'' is derived from the Greek words ''pyo'' meaning pus and ''genes'' meaning producer. Thus, '2 KB (184 words) - 06:15, 11 February 2024
- ...ns 'renowned warrior'. 'Wannamaker' is a surname of German origin, derived from the German word 'Wannenmacher' which means 'tub maker'. The etymology of th ...y disease that can develop as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever.2 KB (293 words) - 22:22, 11 February 2024
- ...term is derived from the Greek word "rheumatikos," which means "suffering from a flux." ...term "rheumatic" comes from the Greek word "rheumatikos," which is derived from "rheuma," meaning "a discharge of bodily fluid." The term was used in ancie1 KB (174 words) - 23:09, 5 February 2024
- ...(pronounced: sef-uh-loh-spawr-ins) are a class of [[antibiotics]] derived from the fungus ''Acremonium'', which was previously known as ''Cephalosporium'' ...s'', meaning "seed". This is in reference to the fungus ''Cephalosporium'' from which the antibiotics were first isolated, which produces spores that have2 KB (194 words) - 04:33, 7 February 2024
- ...g "red" and "genes" meaning "born of, produced by". The term "toxin" comes from the Greek word "toxikon" which means "poison". Thus, "erythrogenic toxin" r ...tococcus that is responsible for a wide range of diseases, including strep throat, impetigo, cellulitis, erysipelas, and necrotizing fasciitis.1 KB (182 words) - 17:21, 10 February 2024
- The term "coccus" comes from the Greek word "kokkos" which means "berry". It was first used in the late ...]: These are found in chains or pairs and can cause diseases such as strep throat, rheumatic fever, and scarlet fever.1 KB (197 words) - 16:20, 4 February 2024
- ...h is the second letter of the Greek alphabet, and "hemolytic", which comes from "hemo-" (blood) and "-lytic" (to break down). ...ludes [[Streptococcus pyogenes]], which can cause diseases such as [[Strep throat]], [[Scarlet fever]], and [[Rheumatic fever]].1 KB (219 words) - 06:59, 14 February 2024
- ...for "verum," which is Latin for "true" or "genuine." This distinguishes it from other types of penicillin. ...eumatic fever]]: A disease that can result from inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever.2 KB (222 words) - 21:59, 8 February 2024
- ...lus]] species. These bacteria are responsible for diseases such as [[strep throat]], [[pneumonia]], and [[food poisoning]].2 KB (233 words) - 23:09, 8 February 2024