Streptococcus pyogenes (strep) Staphylococcus aureus (staph) which is the most common cause of infantigo. Strep and staph germs can live on your skin without harming you. If an adult contacts infantigo it is usually because they have a cut or break in the skin that allows either of these ...
Scarlet fever is caused by infection with exotoxin-producing group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS), notably Streptococcus pyogenes. The release of a particular toxin is responsible for the characteristic scarlet-colored rash seen with scarlet fever (giving the disease its name). In the majorit...
The scalp, like skin anywhere on the body, is prone to infections from many different types of infectious agents. Fungal and bacterial infections are by far the most common. The scalp is in fact more at risk of an infection at times. A combination of factors like unwashed hair, overactive...
Acute Mononucleosis - This condition is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, and causes severe swelling of the tonsils, fatigue, rash, fever, and a sore throat. Strep Throat - This is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. In this condition, the throat and the tonsils are infected. Sore thr...
aAcute lung abscess, streptococcus pyogenes pneumonia, staphylococcus pneumonia, purulent pericarditis, midriff abscess, bacterial liver abscess, liver abscess, type under diaphragm acute honeycomb weave kind, between loops of bowel abscess, straight bowel wall abscess, after rectum abscess, rectal mucous ...
“Strep throat” is a particular type of throat infection caused by the Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. Inflamed and swollen tonsils can or may not be accompanied with a strep throat infection. Mono which is caused by infectious mononucleosis can also be a reason for swollen tonsils or tonsilliti...
There are many simple methods by which infections due to pathogenic bacterial diseases can be prevented. By cooking food to at least a temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius), most foodborne bacteria can be killed. The proper cleaning of cooking implements and surfaces, particula...
Bydonasmrs— On Jan 28, 2013 My daughter doesn't have a rash or eye inflammation but has had a fever for two days as well as strawberry tongue. Could this be Kawasaki syndrome? Is it Kawasaki only if all of the symptoms are there?