Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (12th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
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Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 46, Problem 1CT
Summary Introduction
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The effect of bacitracin-resistance of Streptococcus pyogenesin its identification and the role of throat lozenges in its resistance.
Introduction:
Streptococcus pyrogenesis a gram-positive coccus getting transmitted through nasal discharge, skin contact, etc. and are contagious. Some S.pyogenes is found in the oropharynx of children. It is the cause of strep throat.
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