Medical Definition of Streptococcus pyogenes

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Streptococcus pyogenes: A common bacteria that causes strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis), impetigo, other skin infections, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, glomerulonephritis, and invasive fasciitis.

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