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Severe Strep Infections
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Severe Strep Infections

Diagnosis

Severe group A strep infections are diagnosed by healthcare providers using a combination of clinical and laboratory test results.

All severe group A strep infections may lead to shock, organ failure, and death. Therefore, healthcare providers must diagnose and treat such infections quickly.


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Volunteer for NIAID-funded clinical studies related group A strep infections on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Group A Streptococcal Infections

Related Links

For more information about severe strep infection symptoms, see the Center for Disease Control and Prevention information on Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Disease.
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Volunteer for Clinical Studies
Volunteer for NIAID-funded clinical studies related group A strep infections on ClinicalTrials.gov.

See Also

Group A Streptococcal Infections

Related Links

For more information about severe strep infection symptoms, see the Center for Disease Control and Prevention information on Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Disease.
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