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Pediatric Streptococcus
Streptococcus is a type of bacteria that can lead to a wide variety of other conditions, including strep throat or rheumatic fever.
What is Pediatric Streptococcus?
Rather than being one specific condition, streptococcus is a group of bacteria that can lead to other conditions. Streptococcus can lead to:
- Erysipelas (a bacterial skin infection)
- Glomerulonephritis
- Rheumatic fever
- Scarlet fever
- Strep pneumonia
- Strep throat
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Streptococcus?
Signs and symptoms of a streptococcus infection vary according to the condition that results, and can include:
- Fever
- Tiredness
- Unexplained weight loss
- Weakness
- Respiratory (breathing) problems
- Problems with heart function
What are the causes of Pediatric Streptococcus?
Coming into direct contact with an infected person’s mucus, skin or infected lesions spreads streptococcus from person-to-person.