Managing Streptococcal Infections

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What are streptococcal infections?

Streptococcus (simply called strep) is a common group of bacteria. Different types of strep cause different diseases. Most often they cause sore throat (strep throat) or skin infections. But they can cause life-threatening infections in other parts of your body.

What is a strep infection?

Strep is short for Streptococcus, a type of bacteria. There are several types. Two of them cause most of the strep infections in people: group A and group B. Group A strep causes: Strep throat - a sore, red throat. Your tonsils may be swollen and have white spots on them. Scarlet fever - an illness that follows strep throat.

What is a group A streptococcal infection?

Group A streptococcal (GAS) infections occur when bacteria enter your body and causes an illness. Most illnesses are mild and affect the skin and throat. The GAS bacteria is contagious and spreads easily. Antibiotics treat group A streptococcal infections. What are group A streptococcal infections?

What is a streptococcal infection?

Streptococcal infections are caused by any one of several species of Streptococcus. These gram-positive , sphere-shaped (coccal) bacteria (see figure How Bacteria Shape Up ) cause many disorders, including strep throat, pneumonia, and wound, skin, heart valve, and bloodstream infections.

What happens if you get a streptococcus infection?

While rare, some strains of the group A Streptococcus bacteria from an infection can spread to other parts of your body, which can cause complications including: Sinus infection. Ear infection. Heart disease (rheumatic fever). Kidney disease (post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis).

What Is Streptococcal Infections

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Streptococcal Infections Information

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