Question

Which of the following skin infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?

(a) Erysipelas
(b) Impetigo
(c) Sty
(d) Necrotizing fasciitis
(e) Scalded Skin Syndrome

A) a, b, d
B) b, c, d
C) a, b, d, e
D) b, d, e
E) a, b, e

Answer 1

Streptococcus pyogenes can cause cellulitis, erysipelas, and necrotizing fasciitis on the skin.

Step-by-step explanation:

Streptococcus pyogenes can cause several skin infections including cellulitis, erysipelas, and necrotizing fasciitis. Cellulitis presents as a reddened and painful area of the skin, while erysipelas appears as a large, inflamed patch of skin with clear borders. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition caused by the spread of the infection to deeper tissues.