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\ DESCRIPTION: Streptococcus pyogenes is a GramTreatment: Antibiotics usually manage to stop Streptococcus pyogenes. Penicillin is positive anaerobic bacterium. You will most likely see the drug that most people recommend using for treatment. If penicillin can't be used, this culprit in long chains of cocci, but occasionally it then erythromycin can be taken as an alternate remedy. Treatment usually lasts at will be spotted in pairs. The cocci are rounded to least ten days. Using an antibiotic for twenty-four hours eliminates contagiousness. ovoid shaped. It produces three types of exotoxins, Getting extra sleep can promote a more rapid recovery. Minor cases may be able to which are responsible for causing fever and scarlet be cured with throat lozenges. Gargling with salt water usually soothes some of the fever rashes. An environment with lots of carbon pain. With severe cases, such as with necrotizing fasciitis, it may be required to dioxide stimulates its growth. Streptococcus is not surgically remove the infected tissue. The simplest way to reduce the risk of getting viral, but this villain should be taken seriously. an infection is to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water. VICTIMS: Children who attend school and teens are TRANSMISSION: When an infected individual is ill, the risk of spread is the the most likely to be infected by Streptococcus greatest. The most common way to become infected by Streptococcus pyogenes pyogenes through strep throat. It is more widespread is through direct contact with the mucus or wounds of someone who is already during the school year due to all the children that are infected. Since the bacteria is present in the nose, normal activities like shaking laughing, sneezing, and coughing in an enclosed space. hands, sneezing, and coughing can also make people ill. Don’t touch items that People who have chronic illnesses (cancer, diabetes, an infected person has handled; especially food, drinks, handkerchiefs, napkins, kidney dialysis, and who use medications such as and towels. These items are carriers of the germs, but do not play a major role steroids) are at risked at being attacked by in disease transmission. The bacterium colonizes and multiplies rapidly. Streptococcus pyogenes. Other at risk victims include: Capsules in the bacteria help disguise it from getting engulfed by white blood people who have skin lesions (cuts, chicken pox, cells (phagocytosis). This confuses the host’s immune system. surgical wounds), the elderly, and adults with a history DEGREE OF DAMAGE=high. Streptococcus pyogenes are of high alcohol abuse or injection drug use. unique because they can cause many different diseases both mild (impetigo, strep throat) and severe (scarlet fever, HIDEOUTS: It is usually SYMPTOMS necrotizing fasciitis, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome) found in the throat as Fever diseases. Several million cases of strep throat and impetigo white patches or on the are reported a year in the U.S. Although the chance of Redness at the wound site face as crusty scabs. When getting the severe diseases is uncommon, it does happen. Swollen lymph nodes it is associated with acute Approx. 10,000-15,000 severe cases are reported per year Headache diseases the respiratory (more than 2,000 deaths). Necrotizing fasciitis is a quick Nausea tract, skin, or bloodstream spreading infection that “eats” the skin. It is fatal in 30-40% Abdominal pain of humans are places of cases. More than 50% of streptococcal toxic shock called home. Another hang Vomiting victims develop necrotizing fasciitis or myositis (30-70% out place is soft tissue or Dizziness mortality rate). WATCH OUT! There has been an increase in the lungs. Difficulty breathing variety and severity of Streptococcus pyogenes infections. Weak, rapid pulse This pathogen doesn’t play games. It is on the prowl to Low blood pressure harm everyone and anyone who gets in its way. Swelling of throat/tonsils FACTS: 1) Streptococcus pyogenes has claimed many lives, including that of Muppet’s creator, Jim Henson 2) Approx. 5-15% of people carry the bacteria without knowing 3) Its bad reputation came from being the cause of puerperal fever, a life-threatening disease that was seen in women after childbirth 4) Streptococci are classified into the alpha, beta, or gamma groups, according to their action on blood cells 5) It leaves a purple stain during the gram test ‘*&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&BV<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Kiny6y65n’m9,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Good Citizen The Good Citizen Award is being given to Lactobacillus acidophilus. This gram-positive, rodshaped, and non-motile organism has helped their community in many ways. We must thank L. acidophilus for “souring” milk, cheese, and yogurt. Lactose and intolerance people really appreciate this citizen since they are the producer of sweet acidophilus milk. An important contribution that L. acidophilus has contributed to society is its ability to help restore the normal balance of intestinal bacteria. This ceases diarrhea. There are no known side effects, toxicity, or interactions associated with L. acidophilus which makes it the perfect recipient for the Good Citizen Award. BIBLIOGRAPHY http://pyogenesgonewild.com/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/82105-characteristics-streptococcus-pyogenes/ http://tjclarkinc.com/bacterial_diseases/streptococcus_pyogenes.htm http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/streptococcal/group_a/fact_sheet.htm http://www.emedicinehealth.com/strep_throat/article_em.htm http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/streptococcus.aspx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactobacillus_acidophilus http://www.medicinenet.com/lactobacillus_acidophilus-oral/article.htm http://www.stjohnprovidence.org/HealthInfoLib/swArticle.aspx?19,Lactobacillus Tiffany Zutten