Flesh Eating Bacteria
Streptococcus pyogenes
Flesh Eating bacteria
Streptococcus pyogenes is not a bacteria that should be taken lightly. Many people carry the bacteria without incident, however it has the potential to cause both mild and severe diseases. Streptococcus pyogenes has claimed many lives, including that of Muppet's creator, Jim Henson. While most people will only suffer from mild infections, such as strep throat or impetigo during childhood, it is important to understand it's full pathogenic potential to understand how to identify, treat, and avoid these infections.
streptococcus pyogenes
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The throat
Some causes of it are strep throat,strep pneumonia,scarlet fever, and rheumatic fever.
What it can do to you
This is what it can do to you.