Serial revisions of the genus Streptococcus have been implemented since its genesis. The
designation “lactic” streptococci, although somewhat misleading since all streptococci …

“Streptococcus” derives from the Greek streptos—easily twisted like a chain—and kokkos—
grain or seed—and the term was first used in 1874 by Billroth as a descriptor for the chain …

Contents 7.1 Historical Perspectives....................................................................................................
124 7.2 Genus Characteristics and Species Discriminators …

“Streptococcus” derives from the Greek streptos—easily twisted like a chain—and kokkos—
grain or seed—and the term was first used in 1874 by Billroth as a descriptor for the chain …

“Streptococcus” derives from the Greek streptos—easily twisted like a chain—and kokkos—
grain or seed—and the term was first used in 1874 by Billroth as a descriptor for the chain …

" Streptococcus" derives from the Greek streptos—easily twisted like a chain—and kokkos—
grain or seed—and the term was first used in 1874 by Billroth as a descriptor for the chain …