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What Do You Know About Streptococcal Infections?

Strep throat is just one illness caused by group A streptococcal (GAS) bacteria. Group B streptococcal (GBS) bacteria are responsible for illness in women who have just delivered and in newborns. It also causes illness in people with diabetes. Take this quiz to find out more about streptococcal infections and how to prevent them.

1. What types of infections are caused by GAS?




2. How are GAS infections spread?




3. Who is at risk of developing a GAS infection?





4. If you have a streptococcal infection, which of these is a good way to prevent its spread?




5. Life-threatening infections caused by GBS bacteria are most common in which age group?




6. Which condition does GBS most often cause in newborns?





7. Which of these conditions makes it more likely for a person to have a baby with GBS disease?




8. How can GBS disease in newborns be prevented?




Author: Sinovic, Dianna

Online Medical Reviewer: Felson, Sabrina MD

Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Watson, L Renee, MSN, RN

Date Last Reviewed: 04/30/2023

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