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What is the name of the pathogen causing strep throat
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Streptococcus pyogenes
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How is streptococcus classified?
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Chains, spherical, non-motile, no spores, catalase negative.
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Is strep Gram+ve or Gram-ve?
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Gram+ve
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Where is S.pyogens found in the body?
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Respiratory tract
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How many percent of the population are carriers of S.pyogenes?
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Approximately 10%
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