Group A Streptococcus Bacteria #1
by Niaid/national Institutes Of Health/science Photo Library
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Group A Streptococcus Bacteria #1
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Niaid/national Institutes Of Health/science Photo Library
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Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Group A Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) bacteria (teal) and human neutrophil white blood cells (purple). These bacteria, which are Gram-positive and coccus shaped (spherical), are commonly found on the skin and in the throat. They can cause sore throat (strep throat) and soft tissue infections such as impetigo and cellulitis. Occasionally GAS can be a more serious infection known as invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS), which can cause bacteremia, septic arthritis and meningitis. GAS can be treated with antibiotics such as penicillin or erythromycin.
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May 23rd, 2023
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