Pathogens
Streptococcus dysgalactiae (Gp. C/G Strep)

Streptococcus dysgalactiae (Gp. C/G Strep)

General Information

Gram positive bacteria belonging to the family Streptococcaceae.

  • It is most frequently encountered as a commensal of the alimentary tract, genital tract, or less commonly, as a part of the skin flora.
  • The non-invasive disease manifestations include tonsillitis and superficial skin infections, such as cellulitis and erysipelas.
  • Invasive disease manifestations include necrotizing fasciitis and bone and joint infections.
  • Less commonly it can present as pneumonia, endocarditis, genital or intra-abdominal infections, usually in those with compromised immune systems.
  • Cellulitis/erysipelas
  • Necrotizing fasciitis
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Systemic and invasive infections in immunocompromised hosts
  • Pneumonia
  • Endocarditis
  • Intra-abdominal infection
  • Genital infection-rare
  • Bacteremia with no other focus (rare)
  • Post infectious immunologic sequelae: Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis and Acute rheumatic fever