2007-01-18 04:47:35 · 4 answers · asked by Baker 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
strep throat
2007-01-18 04:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by therernonameleft 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's one of several strains (actually groups of strains if you want to be picky) of Streptococcus - they're characterized by certain metabolic traits, reference to which I don't have handy. According to Wikipedia (which isn't exactly a medical text) group D Strep are beta-hemolytic (meaning they cause rupture of red blood cells) and usually enteric (meaning they inhabit the GI tract). Sounds like a nasty stomach bug to me; but some former group D Strep have been reclassified because they don't usually cause disease. Your Dr. can give you more complete or up-to-date information if you need it.
2007-01-18 05:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a infection in the GI
2007-01-18 04:52:44 · answer #3 · answered by kallmetigger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a very nasty infection that many people carry harmlessly
NOW WASH YOUR HANDS!!!!!!!
2007-01-18 04:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by steven m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋