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2. Group A streptococcal infection - Wikipedia

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   Group A streptococcal infections are a number of infections with Streptococcus pyogenes, a group A streptococcus (GAS). [1] S. pyogenes is a species of beta-hemolytic Gram-positive bacteria that is responsible for a wide range of infections that are mostly common and fairly mild. If the bacteria enters the bloodstream, the infection can become ...

3. What is Strep A infection? - AOL

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   Strep A infections such as scarlet fever and impetigo are treated with antibiotics. ... The NHS recommends people see their GP if a sore throat does not improve after a week, if they are worried ...

4. What are the signs of Strep A infection? - AOL

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   Infections cause by Strep A include the skin infection impetigo, scarlet fever and strep throat. ... The NHS recommends people see their GP if a sore throat does not improve, if they are worried ...

5. Centor criteria - Wikipedia

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   The Centor criteria are a set of criteria which may be used to identify the likelihood of a bacterial infection in patients complaining of a sore throat. They were developed as a method to quickly diagnose the presence of Group A streptococcal infection or diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis in "adult patients who presented to an urban emergency room complaining of a sore throat."

6. What you should know about strep A, the usually mild ... - AOL

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   Strep A is responsible for a number of different infections, including scarlet fever and common illnesses like strep throat. It spreads easily through contact with an infected person or exposure ...

7. Strep A signs and symptoms: How to know if you have it - AOL

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   Infections caused by the Strep A bacteria can be potentially life-threatening. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail ...

8. Streptococcal pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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   Streptococcal pharyngitis, also known as streptococcal sore throat (strep throat), is pharyngitis (an infection of the pharynx, the back of the throat) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a gram-positive, group A streptococcus. [9] [10] Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, red tonsils, and enlarged lymph nodes in the front of the neck.

9. Experts warn of possible higher case counts of strep A infections

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   Group A strep infections caused multiple deaths in 2022. Experts are warning of a rise in cases of strep throat, which caused severe complications—and even death—for some children in the US ...