jumpinin66

jumpinin66 t1_j9pjf3c wrote

Strep throat is a great example. Group A streptococcus causes -

Strep throat

Scarlet Fever

Impetigo

Necrotizing Fasciitis

Cellulitis

Streptococcal Toxic Shock

Rheumatic Fever

Glomerulonephritis

There's even Pediatric Auto-immune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS) which suggests anorexia may be caused by a strep A infection

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