Which of the following is common with Streptococcus infection?
Correct Answer: Cellulitis
Description: Ref: Microbiology by Ananthanarayan and Paniker, 8th ed. pg. 205SKIN AND SOFT TISSUE INFECTION BY STREPTOCOCCUS1. Erysipelas-diffuse infection involving the superficial lymphatics2. Impetigo-superficial infection of skin (pyoderma)3. Cellulitis-cellulitis is caused mainly by hemolytic streptococci. It specifically affects the dermis and subcutaneous fat.4. Lymphangitis* Gangrene-type of ischemic necrosis# Dry gangrene: Arterial obstruction# Wet gangrene: Venous obstruction* Pyoderma is most commonly caused by Staph Aureus
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