MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781266808685
Author: Cowan
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 18, Problem 1CC
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To determine:

The three types of disease caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus.

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Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are responsible for the skin infections. These bacteria cause pyogenes (impetigo), erysipelas, and necrotizing fasciitis in humans. Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are a part of normal skin microflora which occasionally causes disease in the human body.

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