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  2. The Strep-Causing Infection That’s on the Rise—and How It’s ...

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    Group A strep, aka group A Streptococcus, is a bacteria that can cause a range of infections, according to the CDC. Those include strep throat, impetigo, and cellulitis. Those include strep throat ...

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

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    Health agencies are issuing warnings to parents about invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS), a common bacterium that usually causes mild illness but can sometimes result in severe cases and even ...

  4. What is Strep A infection? - AOL

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    Group A Streptococcus (Group A Strep or Strep A) bacteria can cause many different infections. The bacteria are commonly found in the throat and on the skin, and some people have no symptoms.

  5. Group A streptococcal infection - Wikipedia

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    The two most prominent infections of GAS are both non-invasive: strep throat (pharyngitis) where it causes 15–30% of the childhood cases and 10% of adult cases, and impetigo. [4] These may be effectively treated with antibiotics. Scarlet fever is also a non-invasive infection caused by GAS, although much less common.

  6. Bloodstream infection - Wikipedia

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    Group A streptococcus (GAS) typically causes bacteremia from skin and soft tissue infections. [16] Group B streptococcus is an important cause of bacteremia in neonates, often immediately following birth. [17] Viridans streptococci species are normal bacterial flora of the mouth. Viridans strep can cause temporary bacteremia after eating ...

  7. 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 ...

  8. Fungal infection - Wikipedia

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    [3] [6] They are everywhere and infection occurs after spores are either breathed in, come into contact with skin or enter the body through the skin such as via a cut, wound or injection. [3] Candida albicans is the most common cause of fungal infection in people, particularly as oral or vaginal thrush, often following taking antibiotics. [3]

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

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    Strep A bacteria can cause many different infections, ranging from minor illnesses to serious and deadly diseases. The bacteria are commonly found in the throat and on the skin, and some people ...