Group A Streptococcus: Strep throat in Spain, Impetigo in Ohio

Streptococcus pyogenes, or beta streptococcus group A (GAS) is a very common pathogenic bacterium in humans causing a wide range of disease ranging from the mild to severe and life threatening. Infections caused by the bacterium are responsible for outbreaks in schools in Galicia, Spain and Madison County, OH during the past week. In Spain, dozens ["]