What Do You Know About Streptococcal Infections?

Strep throat is just one illness caused by group A streptococcal (GAS) bacteria. Group B streptococcal (GBS) bacteria are responsible for illness in women who have just delivered and in newborns. It also causes illness in people with diabetes. Take this quiz to find out more about streptococcal infections and how to prevent them.

1. What types of infections are caused by GAS?

A. Toxic shock syndrome
B. Strep throat
C. Cellulitis or erysipelas
D. All of the above

2. How are GAS infections spread?

A. Saliva
B. Nasal discharge
C. Infected skin wound
D. All of the above

3. Who is at risk of developing a GAS infection?

4. If you have a streptococcal infection, which of these is a good way to prevent its spread?

A. Staying home from school or work
B. Washing hands thoroughly
C. Taking an antibiotic
D. All of the above

5. Life-threatening infections caused by GBS bacteria are most common in which age group?

A. Newborns
B. Children ages 8 to 12
C. Young adults
D. All of the above

6. Which condition does GBS most often cause in newborns?

7. Which of these conditions makes it more likely for a person to have a baby with GBS disease?

A. Urinary tract infection caused by GBS
B. Fever during labor
C. A previous child with GBS disease
D. All of the above

8. How can GBS disease in newborns be prevented?

A. Giving a pregnant person antibiotics in the second trimester
B. Giving a pregnant person antibiotics in the third trimester
C. Giving a pregnant person antibiotics during labor
D. None of the above

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