Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis

Background

• Also referred to as group C streptococci or group G streptococci
• Commensal flora of the upper airway, and may colonize skin, the GI tract, and the female genital tract

Clinical Manifestations

• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Pharyngitis
• Bacteremia
• Endocarditis
• Septic arthritis
• Osteomyelitis
• Puerperal fever
• Meningitis