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Streptococcus Pyogenes - Articles
Symptoms of Strep Throat
by
rajesh moganti
Posted
Thu 09 Dec 2010 6:37am
Strep throat is a bacterial infection wherein irritation and inflammation develops in the throat leading to abrupt, intense soreness in the tonsil & throat areas.
Though definition-wise step throat arises due to the offender Streptococcus pyogenes bacterial form, there are other intruders like Haemophilus influenzae, stap neisseria which could
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FDA Approves GSK’s Altabax
by
Ulysee W.
Posted
Tue 28 Oct 2008 9:57pm
While GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) was trying to figure what to do about its advertising on the Imus’ show, the FDA approved Altabax (retapamulin), an antibiotic for the topical treatment of impetigo, caused by strains of Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. This is a new molecular entity in the U.S. Altabax was approved for use in children over
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Impetigo
by
suzette
Posted
Tue 03 Mar 2009 2:09pm
this Impetigo is a common skin infection amongst kids 2-6 years old. The cause of it is bacteria Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.
There are 3 types of Impetigo, and I
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The House That Streptococcal Built and Other Tales of Bedside Manner
by
thisfullhouse
Posted
Tue 13 Oct 2009 10:01pm
A Self Portrait at Thirteen
At ten, she was diagnosed with strep throat, nine times and was my only kid to have gone through surgery, twice, and well, did I mention she was born on a Wednesday?
"Yes, it's positive, your son has strep throat."
My ten-year-old son, however, is not a very good patient.
"I...[snorf]...hate.. ...
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Tonsillitis – An Acquaintance
by
rajesh moganti
Posted
Tue 19 Oct 2010 1:14am
be the bacterial ones. This condition is caused by the bacteria named Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus. This bacterium is the culprit to be blamed for most
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