What is it?
S. pyogenes is a part of this group of bacteria.
What is "A?"
How is the bacteria most commonly spread?
From person to person
What is antigenic virulence factor on the S. pyogenes bacterium?
M-protien
Scarlet fever is also commonly referred to as --- because of the presence of red bumps on the tongue.
What is "strawberry tongue?"
What's the main antibiotic prescribed for strep throat?
Penicillin
S. pyogenes is a Gram --- organism.
What is "positive?"
No
C-polysaccharide or thick peptidoglycan layer
Muscle pain, a common symptom of pharyngitis, is also known as ---.
What is "myalgia?"
What does penicillin target on S. pyogenes?
The cell wall
This organism can be divided into more than 100 M-serotypes based on its proteins. A serotype is a ---.
What is "variations within a species?"
What is the incubation period?
3 to 5 days
Name one exotoxin S. pyogenes produces...
Erythrogenic toxins, such as speA, speB, speC.
An itchy red rash and liquid-filled blisters is characteristic of this disease ---.
What is "impetigo?"
What could be a side effect from penicillin?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, stomach upset, skin rash, hives, etc.
Primarily, S. pyogenes colonizes these two regions of the body ---.
What is "pharynx and skin?"
What might are some lifestyle risk factors?
Age, close quarters, hygiene, winter months, lungs being compromised (smoker or already infected with a respiratory sickness)
What is one enzyme that the S. pyogenes has?
Hyaluronidase, streptokinase, streptolysins S & O
Swelling, warmth, and tenderness are characteristics of this disease ---.
What is "cellulitis?"
What happens to the cell after pencillin attacks the cell membrane?
The cell lyses
A cocci organism has this appearance.
What is "spherical?"
What is the only reservoir of Strep A.?
Humans
What do hyaluronidases do?
Break down connective tissue; increases the spread of the bacterium.
Hypovolemia, also known as ---, is a common symptom of toxic shock syndrome.
What could be prescribed if someone had a penicillin allergy?