Strep Throat
Description
A bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus that causes throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and fever. Can lead to complications if untreated.
Carbohydrate Dependency: Streptococcus pyogenes is carbohydrate-dependent for growth and virulence, relying heavily on glucose metabolism. Weakens significantly during fasting or ketogenic/carnivore diets when glucose is restricted.
Carbohydrate Dependency: Streptococcus pyogenes is carbohydrate-dependent for growth and virulence, relying heavily on glucose metabolism. Weakens significantly during fasting or ketogenic/carnivore diets when glucose is restricted.