by Smith, Tara C.,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Deadly diseases and epidemics Published by : Chelsea House Publishers, (Philadelphia :) Physical details: 112 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Streptococcal infections. | Streptococcus. | Necrotizing fasciitis. Year : 2004
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
One bacterium, many different diseases -- Basic microbiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the group A streptococcus -- Superficial infections: streptococcal pharyngitis and impetigo -- Scarlet fever -- Resurgence of an old pathogen: invasive streptococcal diseases -- Post-streptococcal complications -- Virulence factors of group A streptococci -- Vaccine prospects and the future of the group A streptococcus.