Unexpected Increase in Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections in Children After Respiratory Viruses Outbreak in France: A 15-Year Time-Series Analysis

In a 15-year pediatric time-series analysis, we showed a rise of invasive Group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections since October 2022, mainly involving pleural empyema, simultaneously to a respiratory virus outbreak. Physicians should be aware of this increased risk of pediatric iGAS infections, espe...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Lassoued, Yannis, Assad, Zein, Ouldali, Naim, Caseris, Marion, Mariani, Patricia, Birgy, Andre, Bonacorsi, Stephane, Bidet, Philippe, Faye, Albert
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2023
Materias:
Brief Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10167988/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37180594
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofad188
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Sumario:In a 15-year pediatric time-series analysis, we showed a rise of invasive Group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections since October 2022, mainly involving pleural empyema, simultaneously to a respiratory virus outbreak. Physicians should be aware of this increased risk of pediatric iGAS infections, especially in settings with intense respiratory viruses' circulation.

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