Protecting Yourself: Prevention and Awareness of Flesh-Eating Bacteria

10. Can those who've gotten infected before get infected again?

Researchers are still working on this one; doctors need to find out if there are distinct strains that have a higher likelihood of causing flesh-eating bacteria. People who have had the disease can also be part of the studies to see if genetics has something to do with the disease's occurrence.  Many people have had sore throats. A minimal number have had the invasive disease. Can genetics play a part on people who get this invasive disease when they get exposed to the group-A strep? There is a need for further study.