5 Questions
Which type of streptococci is characterized by partial destruction of red blood cells on blood agar?
Alpha-hemolytic streptococci
In which age group does the incidence of both respiratory and skin infections caused by streptococci peak?
Infants
Which type of streptococci are common in the normal vaginal flora and occasionally cause invasive neonatal infection?
Beta-hemolytic streptococci
Which type of streptococcal disease is characterized by bacterial pharyngitis and cellulitis?
Suppurative (pyogenic) diseases
Which bacterium is the most common cause of pharyngitis or sore throat?
S. pyogenes
Test your knowledge on streptococcal infections with this quiz covering the organism, epidemiology, diseases caused, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention and control. Learn about the classification of streptococci based on hemolysis in blood agar and more.
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