Category: Microbiology

Strep Throat

Strep throat is an infection of the back of the throat including the tonsils caused by group A streptococcus. Signs and symptoms: Symptoms typically begin one to three days after exposure and last seven to ten days. A sore throat Fever Tonsillar exudates Large cervical lymph nodes Headache Nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain Muscle pain Scarlatiniform rash Palatal…
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Streptococcus

Watch World’s Best Lecture on Heart Failure – 7 DAYS FREE TRIAL Streptococcus: Streptococcus is a is a genus of coccus (spherical) Gram-positive bacteria and they grow in chains or pairs. Most are oxidase-negative and catalase-negative, and many are facultative anaerobes. CLASSIFICATION: Species of Streptococcus are classified based on their hemolytic properties. Alpha-hemolytic streptococci These cause oxidization of iron…
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