Cases of invasive group A strep are rising across the country. Here's what you need to know
Canada is seeing a record number of cases of invasive group A strep, a bacterial infection that kills roughly one in 10 people who contract it. Here’s everything you need to know including common symptoms, treatment, and who’s most at risk. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news

Africa: Strep A Explainer - Why Invasive Cases Are Increasing, How It Spreads and What Symptoms to Look for
[The Conversation Africa] A jump in the number of people with serious illness caused by group A Streptococcus -- also referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes or Strep A -- has made headlines recently. There has also been a higher than usual number of deaths from group A Streptococcus infections, including in children, leaving people with questions about why and how these infections are spreading, and what symptoms to be aware of. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 25, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Health and Medicine Sustainable Development Source Type: news

4 child deaths in B.C. linked to aggressive form of strep
B.C. health authorities are warning that group A strep was identified in four children who have died since mid-December, and the province is seeing unusually high levels of the disease this winter. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - January 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/British Columbia Source Type: news

Aggressive, often deadly form of strep hits record-high case numbers in Canada
Canada is seeing a record number of cases of invasive Group A strep, a bacterial infection that kills roughly one in 10 people who contract it, according to data obtained by CBC News.  (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - January 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Toronto Source Type: news

How Many Diphtheria Vaccines are Currently Licensed in the US?
Discussion Diphtheria is caused by the toxin produced by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Two other Corynebacterium species (C. ulcerans and C. pseudotuberculosis) may produce diphtheria toxin; both species are zoonotic. Diphtheria is spread by respiratory droplets and also contact with open ulcers or sores. Incubation period is 1-10 days with a usual period of 2-5 days. The bacteria attacks the respiratory tract mucosa causing cellular death which in turn causes a “pseudomembrane” of tissue to build up causing respiratory distress and possible death due to airway obstruction (5-10% for general population but up to...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 25, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Severe Strep Infections Rebound After Pandemic Lull Severe Strep Infections Rebound After Pandemic Lull
Severe infections caused by group A streptococcus bacteria are on the rise in countries around the world, including the United States.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - June 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

From ECCMID: New Anti-Viral and Bacterial Drugs of Interest From ECCMID: New Anti-Viral and Bacterial Drugs of Interest
Infectious disease expert Dr Paul Auwaerter discusses news from ECCMID, including data on invasive group A streptococcus infections, and the new drugs ensitrelvir, gepotidacin, and sulbactam-durlobactam.Medscape Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - June 5, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Commentary Source Type: news

Increase in Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcus Infections Increase in Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcus Infections
A resurgence of invasive group A Streptococcus infection in children and adolescents was observed in two of CDC ' s Emerging Infections Program surveillance sites during fall 2022.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news

UKHSA update on scarlet fever and invasive group A strep
Latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on scarlet fever and invasive group A streptococcus cases. 16 March 2023Added latest update. 3 March 2023Updated 2017 to 2018 month range. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - March 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcus Infections on the Rise
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 -- From October to December 2022, a resurgence of pediatric invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) infections occurred, with most cases occurring among those without underlying medical conditions, according to research... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Notes from the Field: Increase in Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcus Infections - Colorado and Minnesota, October-December 2022
This report describes surveillance of a resurgence of invasive group A Streptococcus in children and adolescents in Colorado and Minnesota. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - March 9, 2023 Category: American Health Tags: Adolescent Health Children's Health Group A Strep Infection MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Source Type: news

UKHSA update on scarlet fever and invasive group A strep, UKHSA (updated 3rd March 2023)
Latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on scarlet fever and invasive group A strep cases. 3 March 2023Updated 2017 to 2018 month range. 3 March 2023Added latest update. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - March 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Update on scarlet fever and invasive group A strep, UKHSA (updated 16th February 2023)
Latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on scarlet fever and invasive group A strep cases. 16 February 2023Added latest update. 3 February 2023Added latest update. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - February 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Flesh-eating Bacteria: 11-year old boy dies after twisting ankle on treadmill. Read what's the disease, how it spreads
The fifth-grade student twisted his ankle while running on the treadmill. Few days after the incident, his leg was covered with large, bruise-like purple and red spots. After examination, he was diagnosed with Group A strep, which later became necrotizing fasciitis, his family said. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - February 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news