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Bacterium Causing Sore Throat Etc Crossword Clue
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STREPTOCOCCUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STREPTOCOCCUS
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "STREPTOCOCCUS" which means:
- noun
- • Spherical gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
An example sentence would be:
- • "Infections caused by streptococcus can be treated with antibiotics."
- • "The streptococcus bacteria can form long chains or pairs."
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