Description:
This article is part one of a
two-part STEP series exploring Streptococci. This article discusses the
background of streptococci and discusses the types of infections caused by
streptococci.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the clinical manifestations of streptococci
- Discuss the types of infections caused by Streptococcus
pyogenes
- Discuss systemic infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
Author(s):
Patrick V. Cuviello, MS, MT(AMT)
Launched: 2004