Which of these statements about Streptococcus pyogenes is false?a) It is a Gram-positive coccus occurring in chains.b) Some strains that infect wounds can cause toxic shock.c) Some strains that infect wounds can cause necrotizing fasciitis.d) It can cause puerperal fever.e) A vaccine is available for preventing S. pyogenes infections.

Which of these statements about Streptococcus pyogenes is false?a) It is a Gram-positive coccus occurring in chains.b) Some strains that infect wounds can cause toxic shock.c) Some strains that infect wounds can cause necrotizing fasciitis.d) It can cause puerperal fever.e) A vaccine is available for preventing S. pyogenes infections.

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E

6th Edition

ISBN:9781133893943

Author:ESTRIDGE

Publisher:ESTRIDGE

Chapter7: Basic Clinical Microbiology

Section7.5: Tests For Group A Streptococcus

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