Question 1

the doctor found a streptococcus beta haemolyticus in my throat. is this dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Needs treatment: It can be dangerous as in a small number of people beta strep sore throat may be followed by rheumatic fever or glomerulonephritis. Please follow the prescribed treatment for the full number of days.

Question 2

what is streptococcus hemolyticus?

Accepted Answer

One strain: There are many strains and species of the Genus Streptococcus and hemolyticus is one species that often causes infections in humans.

Question 3

i had been diagnosed with group b streptococcus. is it treatable? and how? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Confirmed: infection simply treated with penicillin/amoxicillin or  erythromycin, Zithromax or doxycycline

Question 4

i have streptococcus agalactae type b which i detected in spermculture &i want to know what drug i should take and whether my wife should be treated t?

Accepted Answer

Agalctiae: Group b streptococcus (gbs) or streptococcus agalactiae is a member of the normal flora of the gut and female urogenital tract, so many women are carriers of this bacterium without knowing it. Gbs colonization is not harmful and should not be treated, except during labor and  in rare cases it can cause trouble with weak immune systems and is treated by pcn or other IV antibiotics.

Question 5

hi, what does group b streptococcus and scanty growth mean? i was told i have the bacteria.

Accepted Answer

Colonization: It means that you have been colonized by that strain of the bacteria.  It only means you will need antibiotics when you deliver, but it does not otherwise cause you any problems, just your infant if they are exposed.

Question 6

what is streptococcus group d?

Accepted Answer

Enterococcus: This is a common bacterium that causes a variety of infections. It may be more difficult to treat than some of the other strep.

Question 7

how to identify streptococcus agalacticae and what are the steps?

Accepted Answer

Leave it for the Lab: Laboratory technical personnel go through extensive training to do tests, including identifying micro-organisms and you should leave such tasks to Lab professionals.

Question 8

what is streptococcus mutans?

Accepted Answer

Strep mutans: Streptococcus mutans is a  gram-positive facultative anaerobe found in the human oral cavity and is a major contributor and cause of dental decay resulting in cavities. The microbe was first described by j kilian clarke in 1924.

Question 9

how can you get streptococcus mitis?

Accepted Answer

Normal flora: Streptococcus mitis is commonly present in the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, female genital tract, and skin.  It is part of our "normal flora;" the bacteria that are normally present in human beings.  Occasionally, it can cause infection (endocarditis, dental infections, meningitis), but infections are unlikely unless the immune system is depressed.

Question 10

where can streptococcus faecalis be found?

Accepted Answer

Colon: It is part of the normal flora of the human colon.

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I had been diagnosed with group b streptococcus. is it treatable? and how? thank you.

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I have streptococcus agalactae type b which i detected in spermculture &i want to know what drug i should take and whether my wife should be treated t?

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Hi, what does group b streptococcus and scanty growth mean? i was told i have the bacteria.

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What is streptococcus group d?

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