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"any of several bacteria of the genus Streptococcus, occurring in pairs or chains, certain species of which are pathogenic forhumans, causing scarlet fever, tonsillitis, etc." (verywellhealth.co)
Streptococcus can cause a very wide variety of infections.

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Streptococcus.

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The infections of streptococcus are classified into two different categories. Strep A and Strep B. They are all harmful, but strep b is known to be the most harmful to the body and harder to treat.

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•Strep throat - a sore, red throat.

•Scarlet fever - an illness that follows strep throat. It causes a red rash on the body.

•Impetigo - a skin infection

•Toxic shock syndrome

•Cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease)

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Cellulitis, also knowns as "flesh-eating disease", is a skin infection caused by streptococcus bacteria.

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•Pneumonia
•Sepsis
•Bone and Joint infections

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Redness and swelling

Injury

Pre-existing skin conditions

Weakened immune system

Drug use

Lymphadema

Athlete's foot

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Cellulitis occurs when the bacteria streptococcus enters through a cut or opening in your skin. Bacteria are most likely to enter open areas of skin, such as where you've had recent surgery, cuts, puncture wounds, an ulcer, athlete's foot or dermatitis. Animal bites can also be a cause. The bacteria can enter through areas of dry or even swollen skin.

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Treatment almost always includes a prescription oral antibiotic. It is usually taken 5-14 days.

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You can prevent cellulitis by washing the wound daily, apply a protective cream or ointment, covering wound with a bandage, and watching for signs of infection.

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•Red area of skin that tends to expand

•Swelling

•Tenderness

•Pain

•Warmth

•Fever

•Red spots

•Blisters

•Skin dimpling