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What is the most common cause of glomerulonephritis preceded by a sore throat infection?
What is the most common cause of glomerulonephritis preceded by a sore throat infection?
Which virulence factor of Streptococcus pyogenes enhances its pathogenicity by lysing fibrin clots?
Which virulence factor of Streptococcus pyogenes enhances its pathogenicity by lysing fibrin clots?
What condition is associated with Streptococcus pyogenes infection that involves inflammation of the pharynx?
What condition is associated with Streptococcus pyogenes infection that involves inflammation of the pharynx?
Which streptococcal infection in grade school children presents with itchy pustules that become crusted or rupture?
Which streptococcal infection in grade school children presents with itchy pustules that become crusted or rupture?
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What is the mortality rate associated with necrotizing fasciitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?
What is the mortality rate associated with necrotizing fasciitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?
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Which streptococcal infection is known as the 'flesh-eating bacteria' due to its attack on muscle covering?
Which streptococcal infection is known as the 'flesh-eating bacteria' due to its attack on muscle covering?
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What is a major cause of bacterial endocarditis?
What is a major cause of bacterial endocarditis?
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Which streptococcal infection is characterized by the dermis being affected and the skin erupting in reddish patches?
Which streptococcal infection is characterized by the dermis being affected and the skin erupting in reddish patches?
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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?
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?
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Which streptococcal infection can lead to inflammation of the kidney and is included in the diseases caused by S.pyogenes?
Which streptococcal infection can lead to inflammation of the kidney and is included in the diseases caused by S.pyogenes?
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Which streptococcal infection can result in an autoimmune response causing inflammation of the heart and joints?
Which streptococcal infection can result in an autoimmune response causing inflammation of the heart and joints?
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Which streptococcal group includes strains that may express Lancefield group antigens and produce very small colonies relative to other beta-hemolytic streptococci?
Which streptococcal group includes strains that may express Lancefield group antigens and produce very small colonies relative to other beta-hemolytic streptococci?
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Which streptococci are commonly found as normal flora of the skin and may cause infections such as brain abscesses?
Which streptococci are commonly found as normal flora of the skin and may cause infections such as brain abscesses?
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What is the characteristic symptom of Scarlet Fever, a disease caused by S.pyogenes?
What is the characteristic symptom of Scarlet Fever, a disease caused by S.pyogenes?
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Which streptococcal group requires vitamin B6 for growth and is also known as satelliting streptococci?
Which streptococcal group requires vitamin B6 for growth and is also known as satelliting streptococci?
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What streptococcal infection is commonly known as 'Strep Throat'?
What streptococcal infection is commonly known as 'Strep Throat'?
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Which streptococcal group is often associated with dental procedures leading to damage in heart valves due to its presence in oral flora?
Which streptococcal group is often associated with dental procedures leading to damage in heart valves due to its presence in oral flora?
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Which streptococcal infection affects the glomeruli in the kidneys, leading to kidney inflammation and damage?
Which streptococcal infection affects the glomeruli in the kidneys, leading to kidney inflammation and damage?
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