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Bookmark or Share- Group A Streptococcal Infections - Cleveland ClinicCertain types of group A strep bacteria can cause severe infections including: Bloodstream infections (bacteremia). An infection that causes a rash, sore throat and a high fever (scarlet fever). Multi-organ infections ( toxic shock syndrome ). Inflamed tissues in your joints and heart ( rheumatic fever ).
- Diseases Caused by Group A Strep | CDCBacteria called group A Streptococcus (group A strep) can cause many different infections. These infections range from minor illnesses to very serious and deadly diseases. Learn about some of these infections, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and how to prevent them.
- Strep A - NHSStrep A is a common type of bacteria. Most strep A infections are mild and easily treated, but some are more serious. Symptoms of a strep A infection. Common symptoms of strep A include: flu-like symptoms, such as a high temperature, swollen glands or an aching body. sore throat (strep throat or tonsillitis)
- Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Disease | CDCDiseases Caused by Group A Strep. Learn about some of these infections, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and how to prevent them. Strep Throat. Scarlet Fever. Impetigo. Necrotizing Fasciitis. Cellulitis. Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome. Rheumatic Fever.
- Streptococcus A (Strep A) | NHS informGroup A Streptococcus (GAS), also known as Strep A, are bacteria commonly found on the skin or in the throat. Under some circumstances these bacteria can cause disease. GAS infection commonly presents as a mild sore throat (‘strep throat’) and skin/soft tissue infections such as impetigo and cellulitis. Phone 999 or go to A&E if:
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