Shape and Size

coccus shaped and 0.5-1.2µm in size.

Genome Information

Streptococcus pyogenes M1 GAS RefSeq NC_002737.2, circular DNA, Size 1.85 Mb, GC% 38.5, Protein 1,693, rRNA 12, tRNA 60, Other RNA 1, Gene 1,801 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genome/?term=Streptococcus+pyogenes

Food Source

milk, ice cream, eggs, steamed lobster, ground ham, potato salad, egg salad, custard, rice pudding, and shrimp salad .

Pathological Factor

Streptococcus pyogenes express pyrogenic toxin superantigens (PTSAgs) that are associated with toxic shock syndrome (TSS)

Disease

Streptococcal pharyngitis and tonsillitis, Glomerulonephritis

Symptoms

strep throat, scarlet fever, pyogenic and septicemic infections.

Affected Body Organs

Sore and red throat, pain on swallowing, tonsillitis, high fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, malaise, rhinorrhea,