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Group A Streptococcus Posted or Updated on 4 Mar 2024

Group A streptococcus (GAS), also referred to as Strep A is a common bacterium. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However, GAS does cause a number of infections, some mild and some more serious.

Find out more about GAS and the infections it can cause, as well as how it is spread and what to look out for when your child is unwell.

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