It's the gram-positive bacteria that causes pneumonia as well as ear infections.
Meningitis, pneumonia, strep.
Pneumonia Strep Staph
Strep throat and pneumonia
Strep throat may be caused by a variety of microorganisms:Group A streptococcusCorynebacteriumArcanobacteriumNeisseria gonorrhoeaeChlamydia
Yes, a fetus can have congenital pneumonia. One type would be early-onset GBS (group B strep) disease, which can develop into pneumonia. It is what took my own child's life.
a non gram type requires a variation of other antibiotics, ie: zithromyacin
Streptococcus pyogenes they cause strep throat and scarlet feverStreptococcus pneumonia they cause bacterial pneumonia
Physicians may prescribe these drugs to treat pneumonia, strep throat, staph infections, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and gonorrhea. These drugs will not work for colds, flu, and other infections caused by viruses.
Streptococcus pyogenes - strep throat, rheumatic fever Streptococcus pneumonia - bacterial pneaumonia Streptococcus mutans - cavities
yes
Strep A Most of the different types of infections caused by strep A are unpleasant but do not usually pose a serious threat to health. They include: Throat infection Impetigo Cellulitis Inner ear infection Sinusitis Pneumonia Meningitis Osteomyelitis Strep B: As newborn babies have a poorly developed immune system strep B infections can quickly spread into the body causing serious infections such as meningitis and pneumonia. Healthcare professionals take a preventative approach to treating a strep B infection by trying to identify babies at a high risk of developing an infection and treating them with antibiotics before they are born.
In children, Zithromax can be used to treat acute otitis media (ear infections), community acquired pneumonia, and pharyngitis or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (strep throIn children, Zithromax can be used to treat acute otitis media (ear infections), community acquired pneumonia, and pharyngitis or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (strep throat). Keep in mind that Zithromax is not usually considered to be a first line antibiotic though. For example, penicillin should usually be used for strep throat, and Zithromax is used only if a child is allergic to penicillin. (Information obtained from ABOUT.COM)