We report 6 cases of group B streptococcal prosthetic ... Seven patients had known or suspected foci of infection, which were genitourinary tract (1), skin and soft tissue trauma sites (1 ...

Most often, this will cause localized, short-lived infections—such as strep throat, tonsillitis or impetigo on the skin. However, strep A bacteria can also ambush patients a few weeks after ...

says that any group A streptococcal infection can lead to toxic shock syndrome. The infection begins when bacteria enter the body through a compromised barrier, like a skin lesion or mucous membranes.