Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) is a multisystem disease resulting from an autoimmune response to a sore throat caused by Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococci. It primarily affects children aged 5-14 years and can lead to rheumatic heart disease (RHD), which is the most common cause of heart disease in c

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Dr. Gyan Dev Singh, an Assistant Professor at VCC, BVC, Patna-14, provides valuable insights on the treatment and management of wounds and abscesses. Abscesses, categorized as acute or chronic, are collections of pus caused by organisms like Staphylococci and Streptococci. This informative content c

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Streptococcus is a genus of gram-positive bacteria commonly found on skin and mucous membranes. It includes pathogenic and non-pathogenic species, with cell division along a single axis forming pairs or chains. The bacteria were first observed by Billroth and named by Ogston. Different types of stre

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Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that infects humans, especially pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals. It can be differentiated from other bacteria based on its morphology, culture characteristics, and biochemical tests. This summary covers important aspects such as its g

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Infective Endocarditis (IE) is a microbial infection of the heart's endothelial surface or valves. Streptococci and Staphylococci are common causative agents. Predisposing conditions include heart defects and valve diseases. IE presents with symptoms like fever, heart murmurs, and petechiae. Diagnos

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A prospective study explored the utility of a high-sensitivity PCR test for Group A Streptococci in managing uncomplicated sore throats. Findings showed reduced antibiotic prescribing rates and targeted treatment, emphasizing the importance of testing patients and prescribing antibiotics based on te

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Streptococci are diverse Gram-positive bacteria found in nature, some of which are part of the human microbiota while others cause diseases. This article discusses the morphology, classification, hemolysis properties, Lancefield grouping, and details about Streptococcus pyogenes, a significant human

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Streptococci are Gram-positive cocci commonly found in chains or pairs. This article covers their classification based on hemolysis patterns and Lancefield grouping, along with general characteristics and principles of differentiation tests. Learn about the infections caused by different Streptococc

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