Strep Common Bugs and Treatment

Question 1

What diseases are caused by streptococcus pneumoniae?

Answer 1

Pneumonia (community)

Meningitis (previous splenectomy
or coeliac give PCV jab)

Question 2

What is the treatment for streptococcus pneumoniae?

Answer 2

CAP based on CURB65 –

0 or 1 = PO amox in community

2 = PO amox + clarithromycin

≥3 = IV co-amox + clarithromycin

Question 3

What diseases are caused by streptococcus pyogenes?

Answer 3

1. Tonsillitis, sore throat
2. Scarlet fever
3. Erysipelas
4. Erythema nodosum
5. Meningitis

Question 4

What is the treatment for streptococcus pyogenes?

Answer 4

Amoxicillin

Phenoxymethylpenicillin