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Streptococcus

Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus) is one of the most common pathogens

or disease causing bacteria found in humans. A person can harbor the bacteria in their respiratory tract without any signs of disease . It is estimated that 5-15% of normal individuals harbor it.If a persons immune defenses is weaken the Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria can then infect. Acute disease associated with Streptococcus Pyogenes occur mainly in the respiratory tract or skin.

On rare occasions chronic infections occur which are severe and life-threatening. This bacteria makes toxins that can get into the blood stream and invade tissue and organs such as lungs, kidneys and liver rapidly.

Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A streptococcus) can causes the following infections :

1. Strep Throat (acute pharyngitis) person has red and painful sore throat with white patches on their tonsils. They may have swollen lymph nodes in the neck, a fever and headache. The bacteria spreads from person to person by contact with saliva and nasal mucus secretions. Spreading of Group A strep. Is easier in crowded settings such as dormitories ,school. A person is sick 3 days after being exposed to bacteria. And can infect others for up to 2 to 3 weeks af

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