This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bacteriology, Subject name: Microbiology
Lymphangitis is caused by 
Select and explain. 
A. Staphylococcus, B. Streptococcus, C. Pneumococcus, D. Neisseria
B: Streptococcus
Answer: B: Streptococcus 
Explanation: S. pyogenes causes a variety of suppurative infections of the skin, including infections of wounds and burns, with a predilection to produce lymphangitis and cellulitis. Ref: Textbook of microbiology; Ananthanarayan and paniker's; 10th Edition; Pg:215