Robin Burden answered
Strep C (also known as C Group Streptococci or CGS) can be passed from animals to humans in two ways:
Strep C infection in humans is extremely rare (one medical source quotes that 0.5% of strep cases are related to the group C variant of the bacteria).
The pathogen is most commonly found in animals, and poses little risk to humans.
However, close proximity to an infected animal could potentially cause Strep C infection. The bacterial spores can be transmitted through open wounds, ulcers, and grazes.
Aerobic transmission is less common, but isn't impossible.
Most humans who catch Strep C will experience relatively mild symptoms (throat, ear, or eye infection). There are very few cases of Strep C that lead to more serious conditions like meningitis or septicemia.
- aerosol transmission
- contact with an open wound
Strep C infection in humans is extremely rare (one medical source quotes that 0.5% of strep cases are related to the group C variant of the bacteria).
The pathogen is most commonly found in animals, and poses little risk to humans.
However, close proximity to an infected animal could potentially cause Strep C infection. The bacterial spores can be transmitted through open wounds, ulcers, and grazes.
Aerobic transmission is less common, but isn't impossible.
Most humans who catch Strep C will experience relatively mild symptoms (throat, ear, or eye infection). There are very few cases of Strep C that lead to more serious conditions like meningitis or septicemia.
If you are concerned that you may have been infected with the Strep C bacteria, I'd recommend you visit your hospital's ER (or A&E) at once.
Make sure to ask that your throat culture is tested for all forms of Strep infection - most routine hospital examinations won't consider the group C and G strains, unless the illness persists even after symptomatic treatment.
Make sure to ask that your throat culture is tested for all forms of Strep infection - most routine hospital examinations won't consider the group C and G strains, unless the illness persists even after symptomatic treatment.
