Paying attention to the epidemic of group A Streptococcus infections in multiple European and American countries.
10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2302013
- Author:
Kai-Hu YAO
1
;
Meng-Yang GUO
1
;
Yun LAI
;
Jiang-Hong DENG
Author Information
1. National Center for Children's Health (Capital Medical University)/Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University/Laboratory of Dermatology, Beijing Pediatric Research Institute/Key Laboratory of Major Diseases in Children, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100045, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Epidemiology;
Group A Streptococcus;
Invasive group A Streptococcus infection;
Scarlet fever
- MeSH:
Child;
Humans;
Streptococcus pyogenes;
COVID-19/epidemiology*;
Streptococcal Infections/epidemiology*;
Scarlet Fever/epidemiology*;
Epidemics;
Disease Outbreaks
- From:
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
2023;25(4):333-338
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
At the end of 2022, the World Health Organization reported an increase in group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections, such as scarlet fever, in multiple countries. The outbreak primarily affected children under 10 years old, and the number of deaths was higher than anticipated, causing international concern. This paper reviews the current state of the GAS disease outbreak, its causes, and response measures. The authors aim to draw attention from clinical workers in China and increase their awareness and vigilance regarding this epidemic. Healthcare workers should be aware of the potential epidemiological changes in infectious diseases that may arise after the optimization of control measures for coronavirus disease 2019 to ensure children's health.
