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What is streptozyme?
it is hemagglutination test used for screening of group A streptococcal infection.
Mononucleosis and has a positive throat culture for group Alpha-hemolytic streptococcal infection The drug of choice for this patient is?
Erythromycin
What is a bacterial infection that is common among teens and has symptoms of fever sore throat and swollen glands?
The beta hemolytic streptococcal infection is common amongst the teens. You have 50 % of cases of sore throat due to the same in age group 5 to 15 years. From 2 to 5 and 15 to 20 age group you have 30 % sore throat infection due to streptococcal infection. Below and above this age group, the percentage of streptococcal infection drops to 20 %. ( Dedicated to the great US professor of paediatrics, who wrote the book named 'Infectious diseases of paediatrics' during 1970's.)
What is the most common life-threatening infection to newborns?
Invasive group B streptococcal (GBS) disease is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborns.
What cause strep throat?
Strep Throat is caused by the "streptococcal" bacteria.
What risk is there to my unborn child if i have been in contact with someone with group A streptococcal infection i have no symptoms and my due date is today thank you?
There is no risk because it is not inherited.
What causes acute Rheumatic fever?
Well, darling, acute Rheumatic fever is caused by an untreated streptococcal infection, usually a sore throat or strep throat. When your immune system decides to go all rogue and attack your own tissues, that's when the fun begins. So, remember to take care of those pesky sore throats before they turn into a full-blown fever party in your body.
Why is group b Strep so important as potential pathogens?
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is best known as a cause of postpartum infection and as the most common cause of neonatal sepsis. Group B streptococcal infection in healthy adults is very uncommon but it is almost always associated with diabetes.
When does acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis develop?
after certain streptococcal bacteria (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci) have infected the skin or throat. Antigens from the dead streptococci clump together with the antibodies that killed them. These clumps are trapped in the kidney tubules
What causes scarlatina?
Scarlatina is caused by Group A streptococcal bacteria (S. pyogenes )
What species causes streptococcal pharyngitis?
Streptococcal pharyngitis is primarily caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, specifically Streptococcus pyogenes. It is a common bacterial infection that can lead to symptoms such as sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.
In which conditions is ASO titer raised?
ASO (Anti-streptolysin O) titers are raised in conditions such as streptococcal infections, rheumatic fever, and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. These conditions are typically associated with an immune response to Group A Streptococcus bacteria.
