Streptococcus pyogenes
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type of pathogen
Gram positive coccus
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reservoir
Oropharynx, humans only
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conditions caused
SKIN & soft tissue infections(SSTIs)/diseases, NOT STREP THROAT/pharyngitis Superficial epidermisto
deeper tissues such as: impetigo, erysipelas, cellulitis, to necrotizing fasciitis
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portal of entry/transmission
Compromised skin
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virulence factor
M protein
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treatment
If sensitive can be treated
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term
invasive â describes a pathogen that infects an area generally free from large numbers of
microbes. Streptococcus pyogenes often causes mild disease but can also cause invasive infectionsthat
lead to necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock symdrome.
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