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Streptococcus Pyogens: Clinical manifestation, Diagnosis and Treatment

Streptococcus Pyogens: Clinical manifestation, Diagnosis and Treatment DISEASES Caused by Strep. pyogens Infections typically begin in the throat or skin. The most striking sign is a strawberry-like rash Pharyngitis (strep throat): Sore Throat is the M/C Streptococcal Infection Localized skin infection (impetigo) Erysipelas(Superficial + S/C Tissue) and cellulitis (superficial form of cellulitis) Necrotizing fasciitis Scarlet fever:Streptococcal Pharyngitis […]

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Streptococcus Pyogens: Clinical manifestation, Diagnosis and Treatment

Streptococcus Pyogens: Clinical manifestation, Diagnosis and Treatment Q. 1 True/False statements regarding cellulitis are: 1. Caused by streptococcus pyogenes 2. Causes SIRS 3. Localised infection 4. Abscess if any should be drained 5. I & D should not be done A 1,2,3 true and 4,5 false B 1,3,5 true and 2,4 false C 3,5 false