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. —

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 Listen 4 min Comment Save 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 See all Example Sentences for streptococcal