Differences Between Streptococcus Pneumoniae and Viridans Streptococci
S.N Streptococcus pneumoniae S.N Viridans streptococci 1. Are capsulated. 1. Are non-capsulated. 2. Shape is lanceolate or flame shaped. 2. Shape is oval...
Virulence factors of Bordetella pertussis
Bordetella pertussis is a small non-motile, non-sporing ovoid. Gram negative cocco-bacillus. It measures about 1-1.5µm x 0.3µm and is haemolytic. Capsulated (fresh isolates from patients),...