Editor's Note: When streptococcus is used generically to refer to any member of the genus Streptococcus, do not italicize or capitalize (§15.14. 2, Bacteria: Additional Terminology, Streptococci, pp 752-753 in print).

Is Staphylococcus capitalized?

As with all generic names in binomial nomenclature, Staphylococcus is capitalized when used alone or with a specific species. ... However, Staphylococcus is not capitalized or italicized when used in adjectival forms, as in a staphylococcal infection, or as the plural (staphylococci).

Should bacteria names be capitalized?

Bacteria. Italicize family, genus, species, and variety or subspecies. Begin family and genus with a capital letter.