Symptoms of fever, sore throat, anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, and lack of cough suggest Streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat), caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (catalase-negative, ß-hemolytic, bacitracin-sensitive).
Los síntomas de fiebre, dolor de garganta, adenopatía cervical anterior y ausencia de tos sugieren faringitis estreptocócica, causada por Streptococcus pyogenes (catalasa negativa, ß-hemolítica, sensible a bacitracina).
| Front | Pt presents with classic symptoms such as fever, sore throat, anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, lack of cough What is the ∆sis? What organism do you suspect? |
|---|---|
| Back | Streptococcal pharyngitis (Strep throat) ↓ Streptococcus pyogenes Catalase (-) ß-hemolytic Bacitracin-sensitive |
Tags: microbiology
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