chemical formula a combination of symbols used to express the chemical components of a substance. empirical formula a chemical formula that expresses the proportions of the elements present in a substance.
The bacteria streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of acute bacterial sinusitis. This type of bacteria can be resistant to the most common types of antibiotics at standard dosages, although there are other antibiotics that can be used to treat the condition.
These diseases are not passed through saliva, but are still influenced by the mouthâs ecology and bacteria. Streptococcus mutans, a common oral bacteria discussed above, is a pathogen that causes pneumonia, sinusitis, otitis media, and meningitis.