Streptococcus "Strep" Infection
CDC offers several sources of information about streptococcal infections. We have listed links to them here for your convenience.
Streptococcus pneumoniae Disease
Lists technical and additional information
Drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae Disease
Lists technical, clinical, and reference information
Travel and Pneumococcal Disease ( Streptococcus pneumoniae)
Gives health information for international travelers
Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infection (such as strep throat, necrotizing fasciitis, impetigo)
Provides general, technical, and reference information
Scarlet fever (disease caused by Group A Streptococcus)
Answers frequently asked questions
Group B Streptococcal (GBS) Infection
Offers prevention information such as FAQs, guidelines, and resources for patients, lab personnel, state and health departments, etc.
Pneumonia (can be caused by streptococcus infection)
Links to pneumonia content
Active Bacterial Core surveillance (ABCs)
Tracks invasive bacterial infections, including streptococcal infections
CDC Streptococcus Laboratory
Identifies and characterizes streptococci and other Gram positive catalase negative cocci
English and Spanish
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