How do you spell Streptococcus?
Correct spelling
streptococcus
Remember: strepto (twisted) + coccus (grain) - double 'c' in middle, single at end
Why is streptococcus spelled this way?
From Greek streptos (twisted) + kokkos (grain). Bacteria that form twisted chains. Similar spelling pattern to staphylococcus — both end in -coccus.
Common misspellings of streptococcus
streptococusstreptokokkusstreptacoccusstreptococcous
Example
The throat culture tested positive for streptococcus bacteria, confirming the patient had strep throat.