Of these the anti-streptococcic serum of A. Marmorek (1895) is one of the best known. From Wordnik.com. [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy"] Reference
He had had a streptococcic infection and this terrible flu in the 1917-1918 epidemic. From Wordnik.com. [Oral History Interview with Guion Griffis Johnson, May 17, 1974. Interview G-0029-2. Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007)] Reference
When Edward, who was then six, developed a streptococcic infection at Christmastime, and there were no antibotics at that time, he became quite ill, I didn't want to go away and leave him, because I knew that Rheumatic fever was often the aftermath of streptococcic infection and I wanted to be sure that he was kept in bed and quiet. From Wordnik.com. [Oral History Interview with Guion Griffis Johnson, May 17, 1974. Interview G-0029-2. Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007)] Reference
The legend grows because of Gipp's tragic death after the 1920 season of a streptococcic throat infection. From Wordnik.com. [latimes.com - News] Reference
LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us
or click here for instant support.
Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.

