A Species of the Genus Streptococcus is the Leading Cause

Question

A species of the genus Streptococcus is the leading cause of
A) tuberculosis.
B) urinary tract infections.
C) contaminated milk and meat.
D) "flesh-eating" bacterial infections.
E) food poisoning from rice.

Accepted Answer

Streptococcus species, particularly Streptococcus pyogenes, are known for causing necrotizing fasciitis, commonly referred to as "flesh-eating" bacterial infections.