Increase in Invasive Group a Streptococcal Infections in Children in the Netherlands, A Survey Among 7 Hospitals in 2022
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2023-04-01
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Van Kempen, Evelien B.
Bruijning-Verhagen, P. C.J.L.
Borensztajn, Dorine
Vermont, Clementien L.
Quaak, Marjolijn S.W.
Janson, Jo Anne
Maat, Ianthe
Stol, Kim
Vlaminckx, Bart
Wieringa, Jantien W.
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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.
Keywords
child, epidemiology, invasive group A Streptococcus, outcome, Streptococcus pyogenes, Taverne, Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health, Microbiology (medical), Infectious Diseases
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Van Kempen, E B, Bruijning-Verhagen, P C J, Borensztajn, D, Vermont, C L, Quaak, M S W, Janson, J A, Maat, I, Stol, K, Vlaminckx, B J M, Wieringa, J W, Van Sorge, N M, Boeddha, N P & Van Veen, M 2023, 'Increase in Invasive Group a Streptococcal Infections in Children in the Netherlands, A Survey Among 7 Hospitals in 2022', Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, vol. 42, no. 4, pp. E122-E124. https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0000000000003810