👉 The term "streptococcus" is used to describe a group of bacteria that are primarily responsible for causing infections in the respiratory and urinary systems. These bacteria can be found in the skin, mouth, nose, throat, and even through the digestive tract. Streptococci are a type of gram-negative bacillus and are characterized by their ability to form colonies on different types of media, such as blood agar or Mueller-Stahl medium. Streptococcus species often cause infections
