hemolytic

(adjective)

producing hemolysis; destroying red blood cells

Related Terms

  • sporozoite
  • piroplasms
  • peritonsillar abscess

Examples of hemolytic in the following topics:

  • 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.
  • Group B Streptococcus Colonization

    • Strep B has weak hemolytic activity, which is enhanced substantially (arrow-like area) when streaked next to s. aureus.
  • Campylobacter

    • Although rarely has the infection been considered a cause of hemolytic uremic syndrome and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, no unequivocal case reports exist.
  • 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.
  • Selective and Differential Media

    • Blood agar (used in strep tests), which contains bovine heart blood that becomes transparent in the presence of hemolytic.
  • Pharyngitis

    • Streptococcal pharyngitis, more commonly known as strep throat, is caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GAS).
  • Babesiosis

    • This asexual process results in hemolytic anemia.
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