Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Disease
May cause infections that range from mild "strep throat" or impetigo, to severe and even life-threatening necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/groupastreptococcal_g.htm
Streptococcal Toxic-Shock Syndrome
About invasive group A streptococcal infections with or without necrotizing fasciitis associated with shock and organ failure.
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol1no3/stevens.htm
eMedicineHealth: Strep Throat
Providing an overview of strep throat and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
www.emedicinehealth.com/strep_throat/article_em.htm
familydoctor.org: Strep Throat
Fact sheet on the infection caused by streptococcus bacteria.
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/infections/common/bacterial/67...
ParentCenter.com: Strep Throat
Answers to frequently asked questions for children who may have strep throat.
www.babycenter.com/refcap/11391.html