Abstract
Group A streptococci (GAS) are one of the most common bacteria encountered daily, and they result in acute infections with a wide array of manifestations in both adults and children and is responsible for an estimated 9,000-12,000 deaths per year in the United States.[1] Group A streptococci (GAS) are classified as gram-positive cocci that cause a range of diseases. GAS can be divided into greater than 100 different subtypes based on their surface ‘M-protein’. Infections due to GAS result in acute pharyngitis, impetigo, erysipelas, and cellulitis. GAS also tends to produce manifestations of more invasive diseases, including streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis. In addition to acute infection, infections due to GAS result in several nonsuppurative complications, including acute rheumatic fever and post-streptococcal glomerular nephritis.[2]
TY - CHAP
T1 - Streptococcus Group A
BT - StatPearls
A1 - Newberger,Ryan,
AU - Gupta,Vikas,
Y1 - 2021/01//
PY - 2020/7/10/pubmed
PY - 2020/7/10/medline
PY - 2020/7/10/entrez
N2 - Group A streptococci (GAS) are one of the most common bacteria encountered daily, and they result in acute infections with a wide array of manifestations in both adults and children and is responsible for an estimated 9,000-12,000 deaths per year in the United States.[1] Group A streptococci (GAS) are classified as gram-positive cocci that cause a range of diseases. GAS can be divided into greater than 100 different subtypes based on their surface ‘M-protein’. Infections due to GAS result in acute pharyngitis, impetigo, erysipelas, and cellulitis. GAS also tends to produce manifestations of more invasive diseases, including streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis. In addition to acute infection, infections due to GAS result in several nonsuppurative complications, including acute rheumatic fever and post-streptococcal glomerular nephritis.[2]
PB - StatPearls Publishing
CY - Treasure Island (FL)
UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/prime/citation/32644666/StatPearls:_Streptococcus_Group_A
L2 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559240
DB - PRIME
DP - Unbound Medicine
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