Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus). The common cold is a viral infection that can be caused by many different viruses. Strep throat and ...

Caused by the bacterium streptococcus pyogenes, iGAS is associated with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, necrotizing fasciitis, and high morbidity and mortality. In the study, "Invasive Group A ...

Brien, DO Figure 2. Closeup of left foot and ankle. Image: James H. Brien, DO Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus) soft tissue infections differ from S. aureus in some important ways ...

STSS is mainly caused by a bacterium called streptococcus pyogenes, better known as group A streptococcus, which is known to bring on strep throat mainly among children. In some cases, an ...

Group A Streptococcal infection is caused by bacteria, namely Streptococcus pyogenes, that can be found in the throat and on the skin. It can be transmitted by droplets and physical contact.