M protein, hyaluronidase, collagenase, and often a capsule, can be virulence factors for certain pathogenic strains of Streptococcus. Streptococcus (GAS), often referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes, is a bacterium that can colonize the anogenital tract, skin, and throat.
What does Streptococcus pyogenes cause?
Streptococcus pyogenes can be spread through shared food or drinks, or through droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
What type of infection is Streptococcus pyogenes?
The most common cause of pharyngitis in children and teenagers is streptococcus pyogenes, generally referred to as group A streptococcus (GAS). Clinical and epidemiological evidence should be used by clinicians to assess the possibility of GAS pharyngitis.
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