Microbiology case study: Streptococcus pyogenes

PART A: Make up a detailed case study about Pharyngitis (1-2 pages)

Relevant patient history & clinical presentation

Laboratory findings – initial lab testing as well as microbiology workup

Final diagnosis

Patient outcome (How was the illness treated, did the patient recover)

PART B: A discussion section where you share your research on Streptococcus pyogenes (2-3 pages)

What is the habitat of the organism?

How is the organism transmitted and how does it get into the human to cause infections?

What are some of the most common infections caused by the organism you selected?
(Include most common diseases associated with the organism but focus primarily on the disease presentation used in your case study in Part A – We are focusing on Pharyngitis)

What are the tests that can be performed to identify the organism (look at all kinds of options – the traditional culture methods as well as newer molecular tests that might be available?

How are infections caused by this organism usually treated?

What is the prognosis for patients with this infection (how are they going to do? Will they recover easily or will they have long term complications)?

5 question quiz that could be answered by someone who has just read your paper

At least 5 multiple choice questions related to your case study and discussion that check reader comprehension.

Reference list

At least 3 fully cited references in APA format

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