Increase in Invasive Group a Streptococcal Infections in Children in the Netherlands, A Survey Among 7 Hospitals in 2022.

Evelien B van Kempen,Patricia C J Bruijning-Verhagen,Dorine Borensztajn,Clementien L Vermont,Marjolijn S W Quaak,Jo-Anne Janson,Ianthe Maat,Kim Stol,Bart J M Vlaminckx,Jantien W Wieringa,Nina M van Sorge,Navin P Boeddha,Mirjam van Veen

The Pediatric infectious disease journal（2023）

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Abstract

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 2-fold higher between July 2021 and June 2022 versus pre-COVID-19. A sharp increase occurred early 2022, most pronounced in <5 years old and for diagnoses empyema and necrotizing fasciitis. This recent pediatric iGAS surge warrants investigation and vigilance.

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child,epidemiology,invasive group A Streptococcus,outcome,Streptococcus pyogenes

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