Office of Communicable Diseases

Group A Streptococcal Disease 
(Group A Strep)

Group A streptococcus is a bacterium often found in the throat and on the skin. People may carry group A streptococci in the throat or on the skin and have no symptoms of illness. Most GAS infections are relatively mild illnesses such as "strep throat," or impetigo. On rare occasions, these bacteria can cause other severe and even life-threatening diseases.

For more information on the disease and its prevention, click here (forwarded to CDC web site).

What are the Group A Strep rates in Rhode Island?

Who can I contact at the Department of Health about Group A Strep?

Communicable Disease staff can answer questions about Group A Strep. To speak to a representative, call (401) 222-2577.