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Streptococcal Infections

Medical Definition:	Infections with bacteria of the genus STREPTOCOCCUS.
Guide Notes:	gram-pos bact infect; coord IM with species (IM); DF: STREP INFECT

Streptococcal Infections Categories.

	Ecthyma - An ulcerative pyoderma usually caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection at the site of minor trauma. (Dorland, 27th ed)
	Erysipelas - An acute infection of the skin caused by species of STREPTOCOCCUS. This disease most frequently affects infants, young children, and the elderly. Characteristics include pink-to-red lesions that spread rapidly and are warm to the touch. The commonest site of involvement is the face.
	Fasciitis, Necrotizing - A fulminating group A streptococcal infection beginning with severe or extensive cellulitis that spreads to involve the superficial and deep fascia, producing thrombosis of the subcutaneous vessels and gangrene of the underlying tissues. A cutaneous lesion usually serves as a portal of entry for the infection, but sometimes no such lesion is found. (Dorland, 28th ed)
	Pneumococcal Infections - Infections with bacteria of the species STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE.
	Rheumatic Fever - A febrile disease occurring as a delayed sequela of infections with group A hemolytic streptococci and characterized by multiple focal inflammatory lesions of the connective tissue structures, especially of the heart, blood vessels, and joints (polyarthritis), and by the presence of Aschoff bodies in the myocardium and skin. (Dorland, 27th ed)
	Scarlet Fever - Infection with group A streptococci that is characterized by tonsillitis and pharyngitis. An erythematous rash is commonly present.

Streptococcal Infections Medical Definitions and Terms

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