Epidemiology of Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections in the United States, 2005–2012

2016405 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

George E. Nelson · Vanderbilt University

Tracy Pondo · National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

Karrie‐Ann Toews · National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

Monica M. Farley · Atlanta VA Medical Center

Mary Lou Lindegren · Vanderbilt University

Ruth Lynfield · Minnesota Department of Health

Deborah Aragon

Abstract

The burden of invasive GAS infection in the United States remains substantial. Vaccines under development could have a considerable public health impact.

Topics & Keywords

Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Neonatal and Maternal Infections Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases

Volume 63, Issue 4, pp. 478-486

DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciw248

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