group A strep
Scarlet fever cause
Group A strep is a type of bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes) responsible for strep throat, scarlet fever, and skin infections like impetigo.
Most infections are mild and treatable with antibiotics, but the bacteria can occasionally cause severe invasive disease.
The rapid test came back positive for group A strep.
Also called group A Streptococcus or GAS.
- throatNeck's inner passage
- scarlet feverStreptococcal infection with rash
- tonsilsThroat's lymphoid tissue
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- throat cultureSample from the gullet
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group A strepvirus
Microscopic infectious agent
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