Dr. Greene explains that "beta strep" is the term commonly used to describe Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, a group of streptococcus bacteria. Dr. Greene reports that beta strep is among the most common disease-causing bacteria in children....
Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is a rare kidney disease that develops after infection with a specific strain of the Streptococcus bacterium. According to the Children’s Hospital of Boston, acute post-streptococcal...
Bacteria are often divided into different families and groups. This division is based in part on the physical appearance of the bacteria as well as some of their chemical and biological characteristics. Beta-hemolytic strep describe bacteria which...
Group B beta-hemolytic streptococci, or Streptococcus agalactiae, are normal flora of the lower intestinal tract and female genital tract in up to 35 percent of women. Colonization of the vagina with group B streptococci typically is an indication...
Face redness, or flushing, has a variety of possible causes. Most commonly, the face reddens in response to a trigger that causes vasodilation, such as strong emotions, spicy or hot foods, fever, medications such as Niaspan, and hot flashes during...
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils in the back of your throat. Tonsillitis is caused most commonly by viral infections, but bacterial species such as streptococcus can infect your tonsils also. "Strep throat" is a term given to an...
