Group A Streptococcal Infections

Group A streptococcal (strep) infections can range from a mild skin infection or a sore throat to severe, life-threatening conditions. Most people are familiar with strep throat, which along with minor skin infections, is the most common form of the disease. Health experts estimate that more than 10 million mild infections (throat and skin) occur every year.

• Complications
• Research
• Protocols for Surveillance of Streptococcus pyogenes Infections and Their Sequelae
• NIAID Workshop: Prevention of Group A Strep Diseases and their Sequelae

Group A strep infections include:

• Cellulitis and Erysipelas
• Impetigo
• Scarlet Fever
• Severe Strep Infections
• Strep Throat

They also include severe, life-threatening strep infections such as:

• Bacteremia (bacteria in the blood)
• Toxic shock syndrome
• Necrotizing fasciitis (commonly called flesh-eating disease)

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