Coccus (Plural Cocci)

Cocci (lat. cocci “balls”) are spherical bacteria, located singly or forming chains.

Cocci are the most common forms of bacteria, especially among gram-negative bacteria. They do not usually spore, and their capsule is usually thin and easily ruptured.

Among the cocci, the most famous are:

– Gonococci are bacteria that cause gonorrhea in humans. They have the form of a coccus and can cause infections of the urinary tract, vagina and rectum.
– Meningococci are cocci that cause meningitis, a disease that affects the lining of the brain. They can also cause other infections such as pneumonia and sepsis.
– Micrococci are small cocci that live in soil and water. They can be harmful to humans if they enter the body through wounds or other breaks in the skin.
– Pneumococci are cocci that cause pneumonia, pneumonia. They can also cause other infections such as meningitis and sinusitis.
– Staphylococci are gram-positive cocci that live on the skin and mucous membranes of humans. They can cause a variety of diseases, including infections of the skin, bones and joints.
– Streptococci are also gram-positive cocci, but they differ from staphylococci in that they form chains of several cells. They cause many infectious diseases such as pharyngitis, sore throat and rheumatism.

Overall, cocci are very common bacteria that can cause many different diseases.

Coccus is a group of microorganisms that includes spherical bacteria. As a rule, coccus bacteria are single-celled microorganisms, but multicellular variants of coccus bacteria can also occur. Coccus bacteria are clearly visible to the naked eye because they are surrounded by a capsule. Being firmly attached to