Types of Infection
Most Common:
- impetigo, cellulitis, and erysipelas – infections of the skin which can be complicated by necrotizing fasciitis – skin, fascia and muscle
- strep throat AKA strep pharyngitis – pharynx
Less Common:
- Bacteremia can be associated with these infections, but is not typical.
- septic arthritis – joints
- osteomyelitis – bones
- vaginitis – vagina (more common in pre-pubescent girls)
- meningitis* – meninges
- sinusitis* – sinuses
- pneumonia* – pulmonary alveolus
(*Note that menigitis, sinusitis and pneumonia can all be caused by Group A Strep, but are much more commonly associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae and should not be confused.)
Complications of Group A Strep:
- toxic shock syndrome
- scarlet fever
- Rheumatic fever
- Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
- PANDAS
Read more about this topic: Group A Streptococcal Infection
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