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