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Materials

CDC has free materials on group A streptococcal (group A strep) infections, including feature articles and podcasts.

Features

Feature - Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Rare Disease, Especially for the Healthy

Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Rare Disease, Especially for the Healthy
If you're healthy, have a strong immune system, and practice good hygiene and proper wound care, your chances of getting necrotizing fasciitis (“flesh-eating” bacteria) are extremely low.


Feature - Scarlet Fever: A Group A Streptococcal Infection

Scarlet Fever: A Group A Streptococcal Infection
Scarlet fever results from group A strep infection. If your child has a sore throat and rash, their doctor can test for strep. Quick treatment with antibiotics can protect your child from possible complications.


Feature - Strep Throat: Is It Strep Throat?

Strep Throat: Is It Strep Throat?
A sore throat can be mild or severe. When is it "strep" throat? How should you treat it? Your doctor can do a quick test and give you answers. Proper treatment can get you better faster and prevent spreading to others!


Podcasts

Podcast - Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infection

Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infection
In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Chris Van Beneden discusses the dangers of group A strep infections. Created: 6/13/2011


Podcast - Scarlet Fever

Scarlet Fever
Katherine Fleming-Dutra, pediatrician, discusses scarlet fever, its cause, how to treat it, and how to prevent its spread. Created: 6/9/2011


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