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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.
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: 05/01/2023
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