Complications of Group A Streptococcal Infections
Complications list for Group A Streptococcal Infections:
The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources
for Group A Streptococcal Infections includes:
See also the symptoms of Group A Streptococcal Infections and Group A Streptococcal Infections: Introduction.
Complications of Group A Streptococcal Infections:
GAS can cause
focal infections, which are limited to a particular site.
These include pneumonia, abscess of tissues near the tonsils, joint
infections (septic arthritis), bone infections (osteomyelitis),
peritonitis, and meningitis. Bacteremia can be associated with these
infections, but it is not always present. Treatment depends on the
specific clinical findings. (Source: excerpt from Group A Streptococcal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)
You may also want to research other symptoms
in our Symptoms Center.
About complications:
Complications of Group A Streptococcal Infections are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are
caused by Group A Streptococcal Infections.
In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Group A Streptococcal Infections and complications
of Group A Streptococcal Infections is unclear
or arbitrary.
