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Which of the following is NOT a possible complication of strep throat?

Pneumonia

Streptococcus Agalactiae

Regularly resides in Human Vagina, Pharynx and large intestine

Can be transferred to infant during delivery and cause severe infection

* Streptococcus agalactiae

Most prevalent cause of neonatal pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis

* Streptococcus agalactiae

Pregnant women should be screened and treated for...

* Streptococcus agalactiae

Wound and skin infections and endocarditis in debilitated people

* Streptococcus agalactiae

Identification of streptococci

Cultivation and diagnosis ensure proper treatment to prevent possible complications
Rapid diagnostic tests based on monoclonal antibodies that react with C-carbohydrates
Culture using bacitracin disc test, CAMP test, Esculin hydrolysis

Groups A and B are treated with

penicillin

long term penicillin prophylaxis for people with a history of rheumatic fever or recurrent strep throat T/F

True

Enterococcal treatment usually requires __________________________

combines therapy