Clinical and molecular epidemiological features of critically ill patients with invasive group A Streptococcus infections: a Belgian multicenter case-series

Clinical and molecular epidemiological features of critically ill patients with invasive group A Streptococcus infections: a Belgian multicenter case-series

Abstract Background Recent alerts have highlighted an increase in group A streptococcal (GAS) infections since 2022 in Europe and the United States. Streptococcus pyogenes can cause limited skin or mucosal disease, but can also present as severe invasive disease necessitating critical care. We perfo...

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Main Authors: Marijke Peetermans, Veerle Matheeussen, Cedric Moerman, Fréderic De Rydt, Sabine Thieren, Emily Pollet, Michael Casaer, Benjamin De Backer, Rudi De Paep, Yves Debaveye, Lars Desmet, Stefanie Desmet, Els I. M. Duval, Vincent Fraipont, Dieter Geysels, Greet Hermans, Frederik Lahaye, Xavier Mathy, Philippe Meersseman, Cécile Meex, Jozef Van Herck, Stefanie van Kleef-van Koeveringe, Nathalie Layios, Joost Wauters, Philippe G. Jorens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-01-01
Series:Annals of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Group A streptococci
Invasive
Streptococcus pyogenes
Necrotizing fasciitis
Toxic shock syndrome
Community-acquired pneumonia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-024-01249-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-024-01249-7

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