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The group A streptococcus bacterium (Streptococcus pyogenes) is a form of Streptococcus bacteria responsible for most cases of streptococcal illness. Other types (B, C, D, and G) may also cause infection. Group B streptococci cause most streptococcal infections in newborns and maternal post-labor/delivery infections. 
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Streptococcus is a genus of spherical, Gram-positive bacteria of the phylum Firmicutes. These bacteria grow in chains or pairs, with cell division occurring only along one axis. In this sense they are contrasted with Staphylococcus, which divides along several axes, generating a "cluster" of cells, which resemble clusters of grapes. Though many people believe Streptococcus is a species and only causes strep throat, this is not true. ...
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Scarlet Fever as related to Streptococcal Infections
- Scarlet fever - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scarlet fever is a disease caused by an exotoxin released by Streptococcus pyogenes Group A and occurs rarely with impetigo or other streptococcal infections. It is characterized by sore throat, fever, a 'strawberry' tongue, and a fine sandpaper rash over the upper body that may spread to cover almost the entire body.
Cause · History · Signs and symptoms · Treatment · Scarlet fever in ...
- Group A streptococcal infection - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... Severe streptococcal infections. Some strains of group A streptococci (GAS) cause severe infection ... necrotizing fasciitis -- skin , fascia and muscle; scarlet fever -- upper body; sinusitis - ...
- MedlinePlus: Streptococcal Infections
Risk factors for recurrence of group B streptococcus colonization in... Streptococcal Infections -- see more articles; Scarlet fever -- see more articles
- Group A Streptococcal Infections - Scarlet Fever
Group A Streptococcal Infections - Scarlet Fever ... Group A streptococcal infections are caused by group A streptococcus, a bacterium responsible for a variety of health problems.
- Scarlet Fever Clinical Resources
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Ed.-2005: Table of contents - Lister Hill Library subscription ( INFO ) Chapter 121. Streptococcal and Enterococcal Infections ...
- Scarlet Fever Clinical Resources
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Ed.-2005: Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO ) Chapter 121. Streptococcal and Enterococcal Infections ...
- Streptococcal Infections
Group A: strep throat, scarlet fever, rheumatic fever, impetigo, toxic streptococcal syndrome, streptococcal kidney disease, blood infections Group B: blood infections in ...
- Scarlet Fever Patient/Family Resources
Streptococcal Infections: Access document; YAHOO - Health:Diseases and Conditions:Scarlet Fever Additional Scarlet Fever resources ( These sites have not been reviewed. ) YAHOO - Health
- Scarlet Fever Patient/Family Resources
Streptococcal Infections: Access document; YAHOO - Health:Diseases and Conditions:Scarlet Fever Additional Scarlet Fever resources ( These sites have not been reviewed. ) YAHOO - ...
- Scarlet fever. DermNet NZ
How do you get scarlet fever? Group A streptococcal infections that cause scarlet fever are contagious. Streptococcal bacteria can spread from person to person by breathing in ...
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