Streptococcal disease is most often a respiratory infection (pharyngitis or tonsillitis) or a skin infection (pyoderma). Some strains of streptococci show a predilection for the respiratory tract; others, for the skin. Generally, streptococcal isolates from the pharynx and respiratory tract do not cause skin infections. Figure 3 describes the pathogenesis of S. pyogenes infections. S. pyogenes is the leading cause of uncomplicated bacterial pharyngitis and tonsillitis commonly referred to a strep throat. Other respiratory infections include sinusitis, otitis, and pneumonia.
Sponsored Topics. Elmendorf is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It is part of the San AntonioâNew Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 664 at the 2000 census. Elmendorf is located seventeen miles southeast of San Antonio at the juncture of Farm Road 327 and the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Message from the Elmendorf Police Chief: âââMy mission as the Chief of Police for the City of Elmendorf is to provide the best police service to our citizens, community and the public. In addition, to enhance Police and community relations, by being diligent in community policing and achieving the needs of the community.