Streptococcus Pyogenes Infections Overview

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What is the most common cause of glomerulonephritis preceded by a sore throat infection?

  • Exotoxin A
  • Streptokinase
  • Streptococcus pyogenes (correct)
  • Necrotizing fasciitis

Which virulence factor of Streptococcus pyogenes enhances its pathogenicity by lysing fibrin clots?

  • Streptolysins
  • Exotoxin A
  • Streptokinase (correct)
  • Necrotizing fasciitis

What condition is associated with Streptococcus pyogenes infection that involves inflammation of the pharynx?

  • Necrotizing fasciitis
  • Tonsillitis (correct)
  • Impetigo
  • Scarlet Fever

Which streptococcal infection in grade school children presents with itchy pustules that become crusted or rupture?

<p>Impetigo (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mortality rate associated with necrotizing fasciitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?

<p>~25% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which streptococcal infection is known as the 'flesh-eating bacteria' due to its attack on muscle covering?

<p>Necrotizing fasciitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major cause of bacterial endocarditis?

<p>Streptococci (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which streptococcal infection is characterized by the dermis being affected and the skin erupting in reddish patches?

<p>Erysipelas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which streptococcal group is commonly found in the oral cavity and respiratory tract, and is a major cause of bacterial endocarditis in individuals with damaged heart valves?

<p>S. anginosus group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which streptococcal infection can lead to inflammation of the kidney and is included in the diseases caused by S.pyogenes?

<p>Glomerulonephritis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which streptococcal infection can result in an autoimmune response causing inflammation of the heart and joints?

<p>Acute Rheumatic Fever (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which streptococcal group includes strains that may express Lancefield group antigens and produce very small colonies relative to other beta-hemolytic streptococci?

<p>S. milleri group (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which streptococci are commonly found as normal flora of the skin and may cause infections such as brain abscesses?

<p>S. milleri group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic symptom of Scarlet Fever, a disease caused by S.pyogenes?

<p>Reddish patches on the skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which streptococcal group requires vitamin B6 for growth and is also known as satelliting streptococci?

<p>S. milleri group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What streptococcal infection is commonly known as 'Strep Throat'?

<p>Pharyngitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which streptococcal group is often associated with dental procedures leading to damage in heart valves due to its presence in oral flora?

<p>S. mutans group (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which streptococcal infection affects the glomeruli in the kidneys, leading to kidney inflammation and damage?

<p>Glomerulonephritis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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