Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections in 10 US States

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Authors

Christopher J. Gregory · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Jennifer Onukwube Okaro · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Arthur Reingold · Berkeley Public Health Division

Shua J. Chai · Ibis Reproductive Health

Rachel Herlihy · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Susan Petit · Connecticut Department of Public Health

Monica M. Farley

Abstract

Invasive GAS infections increased substantially in 10 US states during a surveillance period from 2013 to 2022. Accelerated efforts to prevent and control GAS are needed, especially among groups at highest risk of infection.

Topics & Keywords

Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 333, Issue 17, pp. 1498-1498

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2025.0910

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