Streptococcus Streptococcus Streptococcus is one of the two medically important genera of gram-positive cocci, the other being Staphylococcus. Streptococci are identified as different species on blood agar on the basis of their hemolytic pattern and sensitivity to optochin and bacitracin. There are many pathogenic species of streptococci, including S. pyogenes, S. agalactiae, S. pneumoniae, and the viridans streptococci. Streptococcus es uno de los LOS Neisseria dos géneros de cocos Gram-positivos de importancia médica, siendo el otro Staphylococcus Staphylococcus Staphylococcus is a medically important genera of Gram-positive, aerobic cocci. These bacteria form clusters resembling grapes on culture plates. Staphylococci are ubiquitous for humans, and many strains compose the normal skin flora. Staphylococcus. Los LOS Neisseria estreptococos se identifican como diferentes especies en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum agar sangre sobre la base de su patrón hemolítico y sensibilidad a optoquina y bacitracina. Hay muchas especies patógenas de estreptococos, incluidos S. pyogenes , S. agalactiae, S. pneumoniae y los LOS Neisseria estreptococos viridans (e.g., S. mutans, S. mitis y S. sanguinis). Las infecciones estreptocócicas causan una amplia gama de manifestaciones clínicas, incluyendo faringitis, neumonía, infecciones de la piel y tejidos blandos, endocarditis Endocarditis Endocarditis is an inflammatory disease involving the inner lining (endometrium) of the heart, most commonly affecting the cardiac valves. Both infectious and noninfectious etiologies lead to vegetations on the valve leaflets. Patients may present with nonspecific symptoms such as fever and fatigue. Endocarditis, septicemia, meningitis Meningitis Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes of the brain, and spinal cord. The causes of meningitis are varied, with the most common being bacterial or viral infection. The classic presentation of meningitis is a triad of fever, altered mental status, and nuchal rigidity. Meningitis y síndrome de shock Shock Shock is a life-threatening condition associated with impaired circulation that results in tissue hypoxia. The different types of shock are based on the underlying cause: distributive (↑ cardiac output (CO), ↓ systemic vascular resistance (SVR)), cardiogenic (↓ CO, ↑ SVR), hypovolemic (↓ CO, ↑ SVR), obstructive (↓ CO), and mixed. Types of Shock tóxico estreptocócico. También son responsables de los LOS Neisseria síndromes posinfecciosos de fiebre reumática aguda y glomerulonefritis posestreptocócica. La mayoría de los LOS Neisseria estreptococos son sensibles a la penicilina.
Last updated: Dec 29, 2024

Streptococcus pyogenes:
Observe la forma esférica (a veces ovoide) de los cocos y su disposición típica en cadenas.

Microfotografía electrónica de barrido de S. agalactiae
Imagen: “SEM photomicrograph of S. agalactiae” por Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular GeneticsLos LOS Neisseria estreptococos tienen la capacidad de formar biopelículas:
Significado:

Bacterias Gram-positivas:
La mayoría de las bacterias se pueden clasificar de acuerdo con un procedimiento de laboratorio llamado tinción de Gram.
Las bacterias con paredes celulares que tienen una capa gruesa de peptidoglicano retienen la tinción cristal violeta utilizada en la tinción de Gram, pero no se ven afectadas por la contratinción de safranina. Estas bacterias aparecen como azul púrpura en la tinción, lo que indica que son Gram-positivas. Las bacterias pueden clasificarse además según su morfología (filamentos ramificados, bacilos y cocos en grupos o cadenas) y su capacidad para crecer en presencia de oxígeno (aeróbicas frente a anaeróbicas). Los cocos también pueden identificarse más. Los estafilococos pueden clasificarse en función de la presencia de la enzima coagulasa y su sensibilidad al antibiótico novobiocina. Los estreptococos se cultivan en agar sangre y se clasifican según la forma de hemólisis que emplean (α, β o γ). Los estreptococos se clasifican aún más en función de su respuesta a la prueba de pirrolidonil-β-naftilamida (PYR), su sensibilidad a antimicrobianos específicos (optoquina y bacitracina) y su capacidad para crecer en medios de cloruro de sodio (NaCl).
Los LOS Neisseria estreptococos crecen bien en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum agar sangre. Las especies de Streptococcus Streptococcus Streptococcus is one of the two medically important genera of gram-positive cocci, the other being Staphylococcus. Streptococci are identified as different species on blood agar on the basis of their hemolytic pattern and sensitivity to optochin and bacitracin. There are many pathogenic species of streptococci, including S. pyogenes, S. agalactiae, S. pneumoniae, and the viridans streptococci. Streptococcus se dividen en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum 3 grupos según su patrón de hemólisis:

Placa de agar sangre que muestra colonias β-hemolíticas de S. pyogenes:
Observe la hemólisis completa (tipo beta) alrededor de cada colonia.
| Especies | Morfología | Hábitat usual | Características distintivas |
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| S. pyogenes (estreptococo del grupo A) | Aparecen en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum pares o cadenas | Garganta, piel |
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| S. agalactiae (estreptococo del grupo B) | Aparecen en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum pares o cadenas | Vagina Vagina The vagina is the female genital canal, extending from the vulva externally to the cervix uteri internally. The structures have sexual, reproductive, and urinary functions and a rich blood supply, mainly arising from the internal iliac artery. Vagina, Vulva, and Pelvic Floor: Anatomy, tracto gastrointestinal inferior |
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| S. pneumoniae | Diplococos en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum forma de lanceta | Nasofaringe |
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| Estreptococos viridans: S. mutans, S. mitis, S. sanguinis | Aparecen en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum pares o cadenas | Cavidad oral, colon Colon The large intestines constitute the last portion of the digestive system. The large intestine consists of the cecum, appendix, colon (with ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid segments), rectum, and anal canal. The primary function of the colon is to remove water and compact the stool prior to expulsion from the body via the rectum and anal canal. Colon, Cecum, and Appendix: Anatomy (S. bovis) |
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| Enterococos (anteriormente estreptococo del grupo D, reclasificado como el género distinto
Enterococcus
Enterococcus
Enterococcus is a genus of oval-shaped gram-positive cocci that are arranged in pairs or short chains. Distinguishing factors include optochin resistance and the presence of pyrrolidonyl arylamidase (PYR) and Lancefield D antigen. Enterococcus is part of the normal flora of the human GI tract.
Enterococcus): E. faecalis, E. faecium S. gallolyticus ( en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum el grupo D y miembro del grupo S. bovis) |
Aparecen en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum pares, cadenas cortas o individualmente | Principalmente en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum el intestino, pero la cavidad oral y la vagina Vagina The vagina is the female genital canal, extending from the vulva externally to the cervix uteri internally. The structures have sexual, reproductive, and urinary functions and a rich blood supply, mainly arising from the internal iliac artery. Vagina, Vulva, and Pelvic Floor: Anatomy pueden estar colonizadas. |
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Cada especie patógena de estreptococos tiene factores de virulencia claves que se relacionan con su diseminación y manifestaciones clínicas. Consulte las tablas a continuación para obtener un resumen de estas características en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum especies seleccionadas:
| Factores de virulencia | Función |
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| Cápsula | Inhibe la fagocitosis |
| Proteína M (involucrada en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum la fiebre reumática) |
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| Estreptolisina O | Lisis de eritrocitos |
| Estreptoquinasa (fibrinolisina) | Convierte el plasminógeno en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum plasmina y lisa los LOS Neisseria coágulos de sangre, lo que permite que las bacterias escapen del coágulo. |
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| Hialuronidasa | Ayuda a la diseminación al AL Amyloidosis dividir el ácido hialurónico, un componente importante de la sustancia fundamental del tejido conectivo. |
| Ácido lipoteicoico (cubre los LOS Neisseria pili Pili Filamentous or elongated proteinaceous structures which extend from the cell surface in gram-negative bacteria that contain certain types of conjugative plasmid. These pili are the organs associated with genetic transfer and have essential roles in conjugation. Normally, only one or a few pili occur on a given donor cell. This preferred use of ‘pili’ refers to the sexual appendage, to be distinguished from bacterial fimbriae, also known as common pili, which are usually concerned with adhesion. Salmonella similares a pelos que se proyectan a través de la cápsula) | Adherirse a las células epiteliales |
3 tipos de exotoxinas pirogénicas estreptocócicas:
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SpeA y SpeC se denominan superantígenos porque estimulan a las células T para que produzcan citoquinas
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Amyloidosis unirse a la región V-beta del
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Receptor
Receptors are proteins located either on the surface of or within a cell that can bind to signaling molecules known as ligands (e.g., hormones) and cause some type of response within the cell.
Receptors de células T.
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2 tipos de hemolisinas:
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Lisa los LOS Neisseria eritrocitos y también daña las membranas de otras células |
| Factores de virulencia | Función |
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| Cápsula | Inhibe la fagocitosis |
| Factores de virulencia | Función |
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| Cápsula | Inhibe la fagocitosis |
| Proteasa de inmunoglobulina A ( IgA IgA Represents 15-20% of the human serum immunoglobulins, mostly as the 4-chain polymer in humans or dimer in other mammals. Secretory iga is the main immunoglobulin in secretions. Immunoglobulins: Types and Functions) | Invasión mucosa |
| Factores de virulencia | Función |
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| Dextranos | Adhesión plaquetaria |
| Producción de biopelículas in vivo | Adhesión |
Streptococcus Streptococcus Streptococcus is one of the two medically important genera of gram-positive cocci, the other being Staphylococcus. Streptococci are identified as different species on blood agar on the basis of their hemolytic pattern and sensitivity to optochin and bacitracin. There are many pathogenic species of streptococci, including S. pyogenes, S. agalactiae, S. pneumoniae, and the viridans streptococci. Streptococcus pyogenes es el patógeno más virulento de la familia Streptococcus Streptococcus Streptococcus is one of the two medically important genera of gram-positive cocci, the other being Staphylococcus. Streptococci are identified as different species on blood agar on the basis of their hemolytic pattern and sensitivity to optochin and bacitracin. There are many pathogenic species of streptococci, including S. pyogenes, S. agalactiae, S. pneumoniae, and the viridans streptococci. Streptococcus.
Faringitis:

Faringitis estreptocócica:
Enrojecimiento y edema de la garganta y petequias palatinas.
Infecciones de piel y tejidos blandos:

Impétigo en un niño:
La imagen muestra lesiones características con “costra de miel” alrededor de la boca.
Fiebre puerperal: ocurre cuando S. pyogenes ingresa al AL Amyloidosis útero después del parto, causando endometritis Endometritis Endometritis is an inflammation of the endometrium, the inner layer of the uterus. The most common subtype is postpartum endometritis, resulting from the ascension of normal vaginal flora to the previously aseptic uterus. Postpartum Endometritis y bacteriemia
Bacteriemia o sepsis Sepsis Systemic inflammatory response syndrome with a proven or suspected infectious etiology. When sepsis is associated with organ dysfunction distant from the site of infection, it is called severe sepsis. When sepsis is accompanied by hypotension despite adequate fluid infusion, it is called septic shock. Sepsis and Septic Shock causada por:
Fiebre escarlatina:

Erupción de la fiebre escarlatina
Imagen: “The rash of scarlet fever” por Alicia Williams. Licencia: CC BY 2.5Síndrome de shock Shock Shock is a life-threatening condition associated with impaired circulation that results in tissue hypoxia. The different types of shock are based on the underlying cause: distributive (↑ cardiac output (CO), ↓ systemic vascular resistance (SVR)), cardiogenic (↓ CO, ↑ SVR), hypovolemic (↓ CO, ↑ SVR), obstructive (↓ CO), and mixed. Types of Shock tóxico:
Fiebre reumática:
Glomerulonefritis posestreptocócica:

Endocarditis infecciosa:
Se observa una vegetación bacteriana (flecha) en la válvula tricúspide en un ecocardiograma.
| Especies | Identificación | Prevención |
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| S. pyogenes estreptococo del grupo A |
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Tratamiento antibiótico temprano (antes del día 8) de la faringitis para prevenir la fiebre reumática (FR) y quimioprofilaxis continua durante años en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum personas que han tenido un ataque de FR para prevenir la recaída de la actividad de la FR |
| S. agalactiae estreptococo del grupo B |
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Examinar a todas las mujeres embarazadas a las 35–37 semanas para detectar estreptococo del grupo B y administrar antibióticos por vía intravenosa (penicilina) durante el trabajo de parto para prevenir la infección neonatal |
| S. pneumoniae |
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Inmunización, siguiendo las pautas del Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP, por sus siglas
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EN
Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins.
Erythema Nodosum inglés) de EE. UU. Para diferentes edades y afecciones médicas, con:
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| Estreptococos viridans: S. mutans, S. bovis, S. mitis | Hemocultivos, luego pruebas bioquímicas (a menudo no confiables para las especies viridans, por lo que las pruebas moleculares o un método de espectrometría de masas se utilizan cada vez más) | Antibióticos profilácticos en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum pacientes con afecciones de alto riesgo (e.g., válvulas cardíacas protésicas, cardiopatía congénita cianótica no reparada) que se someten a un procedimiento dental |
| Enterococcus Enterococcus Enterococcus is a genus of oval-shaped gram-positive cocci that are arranged in pairs or short chains. Distinguishing factors include optochin resistance and the presence of pyrrolidonyl arylamidase (PYR) and Lancefield D antigen. Enterococcus is part of the normal flora of the human GI tract. Enterococcus | Cultivos (crecimiento en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum NaCl al AL Amyloidosis 6,5%), luego pruebas bioquímicas, pruebas moleculares o métodos de espectrometría de masas |