Tonsillitis Due to Streptococcus pyogenes
Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a Group A β-hemolytic streptococcus (GAS), remains one of the most prevalent bacterial causes of acute pharyngotonsillitis. This gram-positive coccus…
Rheumatic Fever Prevention
Rheumatic fever (RF) is a serious inflammatory condition that arises as a delayed autoimmune response to untreated or inadequately treated Group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis.…