1. Streptococcus Pyogenes
The bacteria that causes
Scarlet Fever
By Brittany Sartain

2. General Information Scientific name: Streptococcus pyogenes.
They are gram-positive
Metabolism: anaerobic, heterotrophs
Produces a pyrogenic exotoxin
Does not form endospores (no special adaptations)
Classification: Streptococcus (round and in a chain)
Habitat: blood

3. Impact
Streptococcus Pyogenes causes Scarlet fever. This illness mostly effects children. Symptoms include fever and a bright red rash. It can be treated with antibiotics.

4. Wow Facts
More than 10 million infections are caused by group A Streptococcus each year.
Before the development of antibiotics, Scarlet Fever was the leading cause of death in children.
Scarlet Fever occur mostly in children 4-8 years old.

5. Sources http://science.jrank.org/pages/5991/Scarlet-Fever.html