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* Also commonly referred to as Group A Streptococcus
= ''Streptococcus pyogenes'' (Group A Strep) =


== Presentations ==
= Presentations =


* Skin and soft tissue infections, including necrotizing fasciitis
* Skin and soft tissue infections, including necrotizing fasciitis
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* Many other foci
* Many other foci


== Prognosis ==
= Prognosis =


* Highest risk of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) or death
* Highest risk of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) or death
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** Pneumonia (30% and 30%)
** Pneumonia (30% and 30%)
** Bacteremia (15% and 25%)
** Bacteremia (15% and 25%)

[[Category:Gram-positive bacilli]]

Revision as of 22:57, 14 August 2019

  • Also commonly referred to as Group A Streptococcus

Presentations

  • Skin and soft tissue infections, including necrotizing fasciitis
  • Upper and lower respiratory tract infections
  • Bacteremia without a focus
  • Septic arthritis and osteomyelitis
  • Pelvic infections, including postpartum endometritis
  • Many other foci

Prognosis

  • Highest risk of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) or death
    • Necrotizing fasciitis (50% and 50%)
    • Pneumonia (30% and 30%)
    • Bacteremia (15% and 25%)