{"id":5716,"date":"2024-04-05T10:59:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T14:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/haiar\/?page_id=5716"},"modified":"2026-01-07T09:25:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T14:25:54","slug":"strep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/haiar\/strep\/","title":{"rendered":"Group A Streptococcus"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On this page<\/strong>: Background<\/a> | Educational Resources<\/a> | Setting-Specific Resources<\/a> | Patient Resources<\/a> | Data & Reporting<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Group A <\/span>Streptococcus<\/span><\/i> (<\/span>Streptococcus pyogenes<\/span><\/i>) is a type of bacteria that can found in the nose, throat, or on the skin. It may not cause any signs and symptoms of infection (also known as colonization). When symptoms do occur, they can be mild to severe and can infect different parts of the body. Group A Strep spreads through respiratory droplets, contact with saliva or nasal secretions, or contact with open sores or wounds. Outbreaks are most common in long-term care facilities and can be associated with severe illness or death.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Educational Resources<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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