Streptococcus Sp. (Strep)

Testing Summary: 96% Inactivation of Strep in 24 hours

Group A Streptococcal (strep) infections are caused by group A streptococcus, a bacterium responsible for a variety of health problems. These infections can range from mild skin infection or sore throat to severe, life-threatening conditions such as toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis, commonly known as flesh eating disease. Health experts estimate that more than 10 million mild infections (throat and skin) like these occur every year. Secondary infections include: Rheumatic Fever, Impetigo, Cellulties, Erysipelas and Scarlet Fever.

Source: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Tested by Kansas State University Inactivation Rate 96+%