Group C and group G streptococcus: guidance, data and analysis
The characteristics, diagnosis, management, and epidemiology of group C streptococci and group G streptococci.
Group C and group G streptococci include several species of bacteria, with the main human pathogen being Streptococcus dysgalactiae ssp. equisimilis. These bacteria usually cause throat, skin and soft tissue infections.
Group C and group G streptococci can also cause invasive infections like:
- bacteraemia
- endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart)
- bone and joint infections
Toxic shock can follow both localised and invasive infections.
Group C and G streptococcal infections are spread by person to person contact, such as sneezing, coughing, or touching an open wound.
Group C and G streptococcal infections may be treated with antibiotics.
Epidemiology
PHE publishes reports on streptococcal infection rates in Health Protection Report (HPR).
Epidemiology
PHE publishes reports on streptococcal infection rates in Health Protection Report (HPR).
Diagnosis and treatment
In the absence of specific Group C and G streptococcal guidance see guidance about group A streptococcal infections treatment.
