Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infection Concurrent with 2009 H1N1 Influenza

201050 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Cynthia Jean · California Department of Public Health

Janice K. Louie · California Department of Public Health

Carol Glaser · California Department of Public Health

Kathleen Harriman · California Department of Public Health

Jill K. Hacker · California Department of Public Health

Faisal Aranki · Fresno County Office of Education

Elizabeth Bancroft

Abstract

We describe 10 patients with 2009 H1N1 influenza and concurrent invasive group A streptococcal infection with marked associated morbidity and mortality. Seven patients required intensive care, 8 required mechanical ventilation, and 7 died. Five of the patients, including 4 of the fatalities, were previously healthy.

Topics & Keywords

Influenza Virus Research Studies Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases

Volume 50, Issue 10, pp. e59-e62

DOI: 10.1086/652291

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