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Download a PDF version formatted for print: Group A Streptococcus: Commonly Asked Questions (PDF: 60KB/2 pages) What is Group A Streptococcus (GAS)? Group A streptococci are bacteria commonly found in the throat and on the skin. People may carry GAS in the throat or on the skin and not become ill. How are Group A Streptococci Spread? These bacteria are spread by direct contact with discharges from the nose and throat of infected people or by contact with infected wounds or sores on the skin.
A group A streptococcal infection is an infection with group A streptococcus (GAS), that is, Streptococcus pyogenes, the sole species constituting Lancefield group A. This beta-hemolytic species of bacteria is responsible for a wide range of both invasive and noninvasive infections. group A streptococcal infection is an infection with group A streptococcus (GAS), that is, Streptococcus pyogenes, the sole species constituting Lancefield group A. This beta-hemolytic species of bacteria is responsible for a wide range of both invasive and noninvasive infections.