Streptococcus pyogenes
A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria isolated from skin lesions, blood, inflammatory exudates, and the upper respiratory tract of humans. It is a group A hemolytic Streptococcus that can cause SCARLET FEVER and RHEUMATIC FEVER.
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Tree Number(s): B03.353.750.737.872.575, B03.510.400.800.872.575, B03.510.550.737.872.575
MeSH Unique ID: D013297
Registry Number: txid1314
Entry Terms:
- Streptococcus Group A
- Bacteria, Flesh-Eating
- Flesh-Eating Bacteria
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