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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.
By Mayo Clinic Staff. Print. Group B streptococcus (strep) is a common bacterium often carried in your intestines or lower genital tract. Group B strep is usually harmless in adults. In newborns, however, it can cause a serious illness known as group B strep disease.