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• streptococci

  definition

  Streptococci are…

  A group of bacteria that causes many diseases including tonsillitis, dermatitits, dental caries, and pneumonia. Rheumatic heart disease is one dangerous potential outcome of a streptococcus infection. The bacteria are able to hide from the immune system and antibiotics inside the host tissue, making an infection challenging to treat.

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