Pediatric streptococcus (strep·to·coc·cus) is a type of bacteria that can lead to a wide variety of other conditions, including strep throat or rheumatic fever.
Overview
What is pediatric streptococcus?
Rather than being one specific condition, streptococcus is a group of bacteria that can lead to other conditions.
Streptococcus can lead to:
Erysipelas (a bacterial skin infection)
Strep pneumonia
Signs and Symptoms
What are the signs and symptoms of pediatric streptococcus?
Signs and symptoms of a streptococcus infection vary according to the condition that results, and can include:
Fever
Tiredness
Weakness
Causes
What are the causes of pediatric streptococcus?
Coming into direct contact with an infected person’s mucus, skin or infected lesions spreads streptococcus from person-to-person.
