Streptococcus Acute Otitis Media
Streptococcus acute otitis media (AOM) is a common bacterial infection of the middle ear, primarily caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a leading pathogen in pediatric ear…
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a rare yet rapidly progressive and life-threatening illness caused by Group A Streptococcus (GAS), particularly Streptococcus pyogenes. Characterized by…
Streptococcal Septicemia
Streptococcal septicemia, also referred to as streptococcal bacteremia, is a critical bloodstream infection caused by invasive strains of Streptococcus species. This condition demands urgent clinical…
Streptococcal Pneumonia
Streptococcal pneumonia, commonly referred to as pneumococcal pneumonia, is a severe bacterial infection of the lungs caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. This gram-positive diplococcus is a…
Streptococcal Peritonitis
Streptococcal peritonitis is an acute, life-threatening inflammation of the peritoneum caused by infection with Streptococcus species. While peritonitis can arise from various microbial agents, streptococcal…
Streptococcal Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Streptococcal pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a severe form of reproductive tract infection caused by Streptococcus species, notably Group A Streptococcus (GAS) and Group B…
Streptococcal Meningitis
Streptococcal meningitis is a life-threatening bacterial infection characterized by the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges.…
Streptococcal Infection
Streptococcal infections refer to a range of conditions caused by Streptococcus bacteria, a genus of Gram-positive cocci. These infections vary widely in severity, from mild…
Streptococcal Endometritis
Streptococcal endometritis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the endometrial lining of the uterus caused by Streptococcus species, particularly Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A) or…
Streptococcal Endocarditis
Streptococcal endocarditis is a severe form of infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus species, most commonly the viridans group streptococci (VGS). This condition involves the infection…