Group A streptococcal infection

This autoimmune disease typically affects Caucasian and Asian males between the ages 20 to 30, with males and females 60 to 70 being the second most commonly affected group (Fernandes, Freitas, Cunha, Alves, & Cotter, 2016). The autoimmune processes of the antiglomerular antibodies are most commonly of the IgG class, although IgA and IgM have also been seen on occasion (Hebert, Parikh, Prosek, Nadasdy, & Rovin, 2013)…

biological marker would you look for to confirm your diagnosis? My diagnosis is that Susan has post streptococcal glomerulonephritis. This condition is due to an antigen and antibody interaction which comes about right after strep throat infection has healed. Strep throat, is a bacterial infection caused by an antigen, group A streptococci. Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis, arises because proteins from the group A streptococci and proteins from the antibody fighting against the bacterium…

could be infections, bacterial or immune diseases. Glomerulonephritis due to infection includes post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, bacterial endocarditis and viral infection. Other reasons are from immune diseases such as lupus erythematosus, IgA nephropathy and Good pasture’s syndrome. The two most common causes are post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis and lupus. “Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis occurs as an immune reaction to a Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection of the…

The purpose of the infections caused by gram-positive cocci lab exercise is to utilize different identification and diagnostic techniques to differentiate various groups of bacteria, which cause infection. Our primary goal is first to establish the presence of an infection; then, determine which particular pathogens, or groups of pathogens, are the underlying cause of the infection. In the clinic, infections manifesting from gram-positive cocci are a common and growing problem. Two genera in…

• For this write-up, I will be focusing on strep throat in adolescents and adults, and will expand on the background of this sickness, prevention, and treatment. Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by streptococcal bacteria, and it generally occurs in the pharynx. Since it is a bacterial infection, it can spread from person to person extremely easy. This may be why adolescents are very susceptible to this illness, because they tend to share drinks, food, and other objects with…

The Enigmatic End of a Wunderkind On December 5th of 1791, one of the greatest composers ever to live passed away. However, due to the differences in medical practices and the uncertainty of information about his symptoms, the causes of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s death remained unknown, with suggestions such as poisoning, renal failure, Henoch–Schönlein purpura, trichinosis, and many others. Throughout the research, I was able to find a couple of scientific articles and books regarding his…

S. Pyogens are from the Group A streptococcus bacteria. The initial findings of streptococcus pyogenes believe to have come from the Fifth Century B.C. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, was the first to record what he observed, which is now believed to be scarlet fever. (al…

Strep Throat Streptococcal pharyngitis, which is more commonly known as strep throat, is a common disease that effects people all the time. Bacteria, viruses, mycoplasmas, fungi, and parasites cause strep throat. Streptococcus bacteria may live in your throat or nose without causing any symptoms. In the winter most people actually have this bacteria in their nose or mouth and be healthy. These people are carries who do not have any symptoms nor spread the bacteria to other people. If these…

bring BMI to < 25.0 • Monitor blood pressure weekly and record readings and bring to the next follow visit appointment in 3 weeks. Evidence-Based Rationale: One of the most common causes of bacterial pharyngitis or tonsillitis is group A streptococci (GAS). This infection is most prevalent in the winter time. It is estimated that 15% to 25% of pharyngitis cases in children are caused by GAS. GAS is transmitted by direct contact with respiratory secretions or large droplets, and the…

of bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus that leads to an inflammation in the connective tissues like brain, heart and joints. The disease seems to be linked to scarlet fever which is also involved in sore throat infection. Rheumatic fever and scarlet fever can be treated with penicillin injection to kill the bacteria while Azithromycin can be given for those who are allergic to penicillin. Scientists have been trying many trials to stop the bacterial infection in the regions…