Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a bacterium found in the throat and on the skin and in most people it does not cause any symptoms.
Invasive Group A streptococcal Infections – information for hospital inpatients
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Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a bacterium found in the throat and on the skin and in most people it does not cause any symptoms.