streptococcal
adjective
strep·to·coc·cal
ˌstrep-tə-ˈkä-kəl 
variants
or less commonly streptococcic
ˌstrep-tə-ˈkä-kik
-ˈkäk-sik
: of, relating to, caused by, or being streptococci
a streptococcal sore throat
streptococcal organisms
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Bacterial infections: Bacterial infections such as streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) can cause intense pain when swallowing.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 July 2024
The summary Japan has reported a record number of cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, a rare and dangerous bacterial infection caused by Group A strep bacteria.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 21 June 2024
Symptoms include fever and a red rash. June 19, 2024 at 5:18 a.m. EDT
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A record number of cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) in Japan this year has focused attention on the rare and potentially deadly bacterial infection.
—Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
As of June 2, Japan’s Health Ministry had recorded 977 cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), which has a mortality rate of up to 30%.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 17 June 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 July 2024
The summary Japan has reported a record number of cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, a rare and dangerous bacterial infection caused by Group A strep bacteria.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 21 June 2024
Symptoms include fever and a red rash. June 19, 2024 at 5:18 a.m. EDT
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A record number of cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) in Japan this year has focused attention on the rare and potentially deadly bacterial infection.
—Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
As of June 2, Japan’s Health Ministry had recorded 977 cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), which has a mortality rate of up to 30%.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 17 June 2024
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“Streptococcal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streptococcal. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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streptococcal
adjective
strep·to·coc·cal
ˌstrep-tə-ˈkäk-əl
variants
also streptococcic
: of, relating to, caused by, or being streptococci
a streptococcal sore throat
streptococcal organisms
streptococcal gingivitis
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