Streptococcus Genus and Medical Importance
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Which genus features Gram-positive cocci in chains?

  • Streptococcus (correct)
  • Escherichia
  • Neisseria
  • Staphylococcus

    • How is Streptococcus pyogenes further serotyped?

  • Via capsule
  • Via M protein (correct)
  • Via catalase test
  • Via lactose fermentation

    • What distinguishes Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus; GAS) in terms of hemolysis?

  • Non-hemolytic
  • Beta hemolytic (correct)
  • Gamma hemolytic
  • Alpha hemolytic

    • Where is the normal reservoir for Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus; GAS)?

    <p>Human throat and skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes some strains of Streptococcus pyogenes rheumatogenic or nephritogenic?

    <p>M-protein in the cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

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