Invasive Group A streptococcal infections: are we facing a new outbreak? A case series with the experience of a single tertiary center

Abstract Background In pediatric age, Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is responsible for a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, from mild localized infections to life-threatening invasive diseases. In December 2022, the World Health Organization reported an increased incidence of scarlet fever and...

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Published in:	Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Main Authors:	Nicolò Garancini, Giulia Ricci, Michele Ghezzi, Paola Tommasi, Fiammetta Zunica, Anna Mandelli, Elena Zoia, Enza D’Auria, Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-07-01
Subjects:	Streptococcus pyogenes iGAS infection Children Epidemiology Case series
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-023-01494-9