What is another word for genus streptococcus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs stɹˈɛptəkˌɒkəs] (IPA) 
The genus Streptococcus comprises gram-positive, non-motile bacteria that typically grow in short or long chains. This genus is subdivided into numerous species based on distinct antigenic features, biochemical properties, or genetic differences. Some of the common synonyms for the species of the genus Streptococcus include Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus), Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus), Streptococcus pneumoniae (Pneumococcus), Streptococcus mutans (Dental caries-associated), Streptococcus anginosus (Streptococcus milleri group), etc. The pathogenicity of Streptococcus species varies widely, from harmless commensals to severe pathogens that cause a broad range of infections, including pharyngitis, pneumonia, neonatal sepsis, endocarditis, and meningitis.
