Pediatric streptococcus

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)

• Glomerulonephritis

• Rheumatic fever

• Scarlet fever 

• Strep pneumonia 

• Strep throat

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

• Unexplained weight loss

• Weakness

• Respiratory (breathing) problems

• Problems with heart function

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.