Group A Streptococcus infections in children and adolescents in the post-COVID-19 era: a regional Italian survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the worldwide increasing incidence of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections reported since December 2022, data on noninvasive GAS (nGAS) infections in the post COVID-19 era are limited. By a self-reported survey performed in an outpatient setting, we investigated the number and clinical features of GAS infections, the diagnostic work-up and the type of treatment utilized. In addition, the rate of influenza vaccination was evaluated.

Methods

In June 2023 family pediatricians involved in the study sent the survey to parents of patients aged 0-16 years. The survey included questions on GAS infections that occurred from January 1 to May 31, 2023.

Results

Among 3580 children, 20.3% had a GAS infection (0,8% < 1 year, 16,4% 1-3 years, 42,3% 3-6 years, 26

SUBMITTER: Cinicola BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11407006 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature