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Severe Strep Infections

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Antibiotics used to treat these severe infections include penicillin, erythromycin, and clindamycin. If you have severe tissue damage, your healthcare provider may need to remove the tissue surgically or amputate the limb.

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Understanding Group A Streptococcal Infections 

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Understanding Group A Streptococcal Infections