Chronic bronchitis, defined as a productive cough lasting for at least three months over two consecutive years, often results from persistent inflammation and microbial colonization…
Streptococcus pneumoniae bronchitis is a lower respiratory tract infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a Gram-positive, alpha-hemolytic diplococcus. Though commonly associated with pneumonia and meningitis, this…
Streptococcus pericarditis is an acute or subacute inflammation of the pericardial sac, caused by various Streptococcus species. Though rare in the antibiotic era, this form…
Streptococcus osteomyelitis refers to a serious bacterial bone infection caused predominantly by species of Streptococcus, particularly Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus, GAS), Streptococcus agalactiae (Group…
Streptococcus myositis is a rare but fulminant infection of skeletal muscle primarily caused by Group A Streptococcus (GAS), most notably Streptococcus pyogenes. It is distinct…
A Streptococcus lung abscess is a localized collection of pus within the lung parenchyma caused by Streptococcus species. It typically arises due to necrotizing pneumonia…
Streptococcus empyema refers to the accumulation of pus in the pleural space due to infection by streptococcal bacteria, most commonly Streptococcus pneumoniae, though Streptococcus anginosus…
Complicated appendicitis—characterized by perforation, gangrene, or abscess formation—is an acute, life-threatening condition that often results from microbial invasion of the appendix. Among the bacterial pathogens…
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 (STSS) is a rare yet rapidly progressive and life-threatening illness caused by Group A Streptococcus (GAS), particularly Streptococcus pyogenes. Characterized by…