Contagious: Group A Streptococcal Infections

Contagion summary: These bacteria are spread through direct contact with mucus from the nose or throat of persons who are infected or through contact with infected wounds or sores on the skin.¹

Person to person by contact with infectious secretions.²

Contagion discussion: These bacteria are spread through direct contact with mucus from the nose or throat of persons who are infected or through contact with infected wounds or sores on the skin. Ill persons, such as those who have strep throat or skin infections, are most likely to spread the infection. Persons who carry the bacteria but have no symptoms are much less contagious. Treating an infected person with an antibiotic for 24 hours or longer generally eliminates their ability to spread the bacteria. However, it is important to complete the entire course of antibiotics as prescribed. It is not likely that household items like plates, cups, or toys spread these bacteria. ¹

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Disease General: DBMD
2. excerpt from Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Disease: DBMD

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