Increases in invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infection and associated deaths,
particularly in children, above seasonally expected levels are being seen this season (772 …

Following an increase in notifiable invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections in the
Netherlands, we conducted a survey among 7 hospitals. Pediatric iGAS case numbers were …

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) presents a significant global health burden due to its diverse
clinical manifestations ranging from mild infections to life-threatening invasive diseases …

Background A historic increase in paediatric invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS)
infections was reported globally in 2022. iGAS infections can lead to severe manifestations …

In December 2022, an alert was published in the UK and other European countries reporting
an unusual increase in the incidence of Streptococcus pyogenes infections. Our aim was to …

A 5-year-old boy with a positive coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) polymerase chain
reaction (PCR) test result was referred to our pediatric emergency service with 1 day of fever …

Abstract Background Group A Streptococcus is responsible for severe and potentially lethal
invasive conditions requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission, such as streptococcal toxic …

Background Recent alerts have highlighted an increase in group A streptococcal (GAS)
infections since 2022 in Europe and the United States. Streptococcus pyogenes can cause …

Invasive bacterial disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In winter
2022, there was an apparent increased rate of invasive bacterial disease compared to …

Background An increased incidence of group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections has been
observed in pediatric population post-COVID-19 pandemic. While the majority of reports …