Effectiveness of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy for Invasive Group A Streptococcus Infection: A Japanese Nationwide Observational Study

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a Gram-positive, beta-hemolytic coccus. It can cause various diseases, ranging from mild illnesses (such as pharyngitis and impetigo) to severe illnesses (such as necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS)). Invasive group A Streptococcus infection (iGAS) is defined as the isolation of GAS from sterile sites including the blood, pleura, and cerebrospinal fluid [1].
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research