“Streptococcus Group A (GAS) is also called Streptococcus Pyogenes. This is a gram-positive coccus pathogen that causes a large variety of diseases” (Fieber & Kovarik 2014). Most GAS infections are mild such as Strep throat. Strep A is one of the most common pathogens that occur in humans. “Strep Throat is most common in children ages 5-15,although anyone can get it” (Strep Throat Medline Plus, n.d).
Most of Streptococcus Group A can cause pharyngitis, Scarlet fever (red rash on the body), rheumatic fever, skin and wound infections (impetigo). Two of the most common but least invasive forms of group A strep are pneumonia, necrotizing fasciitis “Flesh Eating” and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Genus Streptococcus is spherical and divides by separation, but they remain attached and grow in chains. They are also lactic acid bacteria. The species are the Streptococcus Pyogenes. These are considered prokaryotes because they have no cell membrane, no organelles in the cytoplasm except for ribosomes, and its genetic form is a continuous strand forming coils or loops. These are non-motile and don’t produce spores.
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For those with severe illnesses, hospitalization may be needed. “Penicillin or amoxicillin are most often the first drugs tried. Antibiotics should be taken for 10 days, even though symptoms are often gone within a few days. Some things that may help to soothe your sore throat are: drinking warm liquids, such as lemon tea or tea with honey, Gargle warm salty water several times a day, Drink cold liquids or suck on popsicles, Suck on throat lozenges. Young children should not have because they could chock. Also, you can try over the counter medication such as Tylenol and finally you can try using a vaporizer or humidifier to moisten and soothe the dry painful throat” (Treatments Medline Plus,