There are so many types of animals that are native to the Netherlands. The list includes animals such as bats, hares, rodents, birds, weasels and even toed ungulates like wild boar, elk and roe deer. A major contributing factor to the animal population in any given country is the habitat. The Netherlands has what is called a maritime climate.
Alpha-hemolytic streptococci. Most of these species are referred to as a group â viridans streptococci. They are also sometimes referred to as âgreen strepâ owing to the color of blood agar surrounding the colonies. Many different species comprise the viridans streptococci. Notable examples include Streptococcus mitis, S. mitior, and S. sanguis. However clinical microbiology laboratories generally do not have the ability (or the interest) to differentiate one species from the other.
Two types of bacteria can cause strep throat: Group A (also known as Streptococcus pyogenes) and Group B. Each strain of bacteria can result in different complications. Strep bacteria are very contagious, and spread by nasal secretions and saliva. Strep throat most often afflicts children younger than 16, according to the Mayo Clinic.