What are gram-positive cocci?

Gram-positive cocci are a group of pathogenic bacteria that stain positively on Gram, and the shape of the bacteria is spherical, such as Staphylococcus aureus, which causes pneumonia. Put bacteria from the Gram stain, can be divided into Gram-positive, Gram-negative bacteria; from the shape of the bacteria can be divided into bacilli, cocci, etc., Gram-positive cocci, is the classification of Gram staining positive spherical bacteria. Common gram-positive cocci are: streptococcus, staphylococcus, pneumococcus, etc. If they enter the body and cause diseases, they may cause skin and mucous membrane infections, resulting in folliculitis, boils, carbuncles, etc.; infections of the respiratory system may cause bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, etc.; and infections of the genitourinary system may cause cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, etc. If infected with gram-positive cocci, you should choose sensitive antibiotic treatment in time, you can choose penicillin, macrolide antibiotics under the guidance of the doctor, do not self-medication, resulting in adverse consequences.

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