Microbiology: An Introduction
Microbiology: An Introduction
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780321733603
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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DiseaseFrequent causative agentPredisposing condition(s)
Puerperal sepsisStreptococcus pyogensPeritonitis
Sub-acute bacterial endocarditisStreptococcus viridensRheumatic fever, syphilis, congenital heart defect
Rheumatic feverStreptococcus pyogensStreptococcal sore throat

Streptococcal infections lead to a number of clinical complications such as puerperal sepsis, sub-acute bacterial endocarditis and rheumatic fever.

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