NCIt definition : A genus of Gram-positive bacteria in the phylum Actinobacteria that contains over
500 separate species. Streptomyces spp. produce over 60% of all clinically relevant
antibiotics, including antibacterial and antifungal agents.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacteria that is not assigned to the species level but can be assigned
to the Streptomyces genus level.;