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15. Describe staph, strept, and diplo:

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1. Staphylococcus: A group of bacteria that cause a multitude of diseases.

2. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy.

3. Diplo refers to two cells, so diplococci are arrangements of cocci in pairs.
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