Streptococcus Group A (GAS) is also called Streptococcus Pyogenes. This is a gram-positive coccus pathogen that causes a large variety of diseases” (Fieber & Kovarik 2014). Most GAS infections are mild such as Strep throat. Strep A is one of the most common pathogens that occur in humans. “Strep Throat is most common in children ages 5-15, although anyone can get it” (Strep Throat Medline Plus, n.d).
Streptococcus Group A can primarily cause pharyngitis, Scarlet fever (red rash on the body), rheumatic fever, skin and wound infections (impetigo). Two of the most common but least invasive forms of GAS are pneumonia and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. “Genus Streptococcus is spherical and divides by separation, but they remain attached and grow in chains. They are also considered to be lactic acid bacteria’s. The species are the Streptococcus Pyogenes. These are considered prokaryotes because they have no cell membrane and no organelles in the cytoplasm. Its genetic form is a continuous strand forming coils or loops. These are non-motile and don’t produce any spores” (P. Engelkirk & J. Engelkirk, n.d. Ch.4).
“Streptococcus Group A is spread through contact from an infected person's cough or sneeze. The droplets of the sneeze or cough is the transmission. If you …show more content…
If you have a severe illness from it, hospitalization may be needed. “Penicillin or amoxicillin is most often the first drugs tried. Antibiotics should be taken for 10 days, even though symptoms are often gone within a few days. Some things that may help to soothe your sore throat are: drinking warm liquids, such as lemon tea or tea with honey, Gargle warm salty water several times a day, Drink cold liquids or suck on popsicles, Suck on throat lozenges, try over the counter medication such as Tylenol and try using a vaporizer or humidifier to moisten and soothe the dry painful throat” (Treatments Medline Plus,