Group A hemolytic streptococcus: pathogen 1xbet 우회 clinical presentation
Pathogen
1xbet 우회 A streptococcal infection is caused by a bacterium in the shape of a string of round balls that belongs to the 1xbet 우회 A serotype of the various streptococcus varieties. 1xbet 우회 A streptococcal infections are also called hemolytic streptococcal infections.
Clinical presentation
The patient develops a sudden fever of 38℃ or higher accompanied by a sore throat. A red rash appears on the skin, 1xbet 우회 the patient may develop a red tongue with spots making it look like a strawberry (known as "strawberry tongue"). In severe cases, group A hemolytic streptococcus can cause a variety of diseases such as pharyngitis (strep throat), tonsillitis, impetigo*1in addition to the 1xbet 우회ual skin rash, cellulitis,*2middle ear inflammation, pneumonia, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, 1xbet 우회 meningitis. Group A hemolytic streptococcus is also known as a causative bacterium of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, which causes tissue necrosis (death of tissue) 1xbet 우회 shock.
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If you have these symptoms, it is important to get checked at a hospital as soon as possible.