Group A streptococcus

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• Synonyms

  • Lancefield group A streptococcus
  • Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Strep pyogenes

• Effects

  • Tonsillitis
  • Erysipelas
  • Scarlet fever
  • Cellulitis
  • Septic arthritis
  • Henoch-Schonlein purpura
  • Post-streptococcal autoimmunity
  • Paronychia
  • Erythema multiforme
  • Necrotising fasciitis

• Parents

  • Beta haemolytic streptococcus