What is the clinical-epidemiological and laboratory

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Assignment:

(1) What is the clinical, epidemiological and laboratory findings associated with the following infections below and include the disease states we encounter with each of the species listed below Also include Micro testing used to identify these pathogens.

a. Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes)

b. Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae)

c. Group D Streptococcus (Streptococcus bovis) Is now called what?

d. Enterococcus

e. Viridans Streptococcus group

f. Streptococcus pneumoniae

g. Streptococcus anginosus/milleri group

(2) What are ALL the most common bench tops tests we utilize to help distinguish species of Staphylococci, Streptococci, and Enterococci and include the bench top tests for the most common species of Staphs and Streps and Enterococci, MRSA, VRE's.

Also explain how each test is done, what are the pitfalls? Are there any Pre-analytical, Analytical, or Post analytical issues that might arise?

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