hemolytic
(adjective)
producing hemolysis; destroying red blood cells
Examples of hemolytic in the following topics:
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Bacterial Skin Diseases
- Most cases of erysipelas are due to Streptococcus pyogenes (also known as beta-hemolytic group A streptococci), although non-group A streptococci can also be the causative agent.
- Beta-hemolytic, non-group A streptococci include Streptococcus agalactiae, also known as group B strep or GBS.
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Group B Streptococcus Colonization
- Strep B has weak hemolytic activity, which is enhanced substantially (arrow-like area) when streaked next to s. aureus.
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Campylobacter
- Although rarely has the infection been considered a cause of hemolytic uremic syndrome and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, no unequivocal case reports exist.
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Technology and New Infectious Agents
- Factors related to the emergence of infectious diseases such as Legionnaire disease and hemolytic uremic syndrome include changing technologies: air conditioning systems and mass food production, respectively.
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Selective and Differential Media
- Blood agar (used in strep tests), which contains bovine heart blood that becomes transparent in the presence of hemolytic.
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Pharyngitis
- Streptococcal pharyngitis, more commonly known as strep throat, is caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GAS).
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Babesiosis
- This asexual process results in hemolytic anemia.