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Invasive Strep A Infections Double in the U.S.

Invasive group A streptococcal infections increased from 3.6 to 8.2 per 100,000 persons across 10 U.S. states over a 10-year period.

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  1. Invasive group A streptococcal (GAS) infections more than doubled from 2013 to 2022 in 10 U.S. states.
  2. A substantial rise in antimicrobial resistance was also documented.
  3. Certain populations—such as American Indian or Alaskan Native adults, people living in long-term care facilities or experiencing homelessness, and individuals who inject drugs—faced a significantly higher disease burden.
  4. The case fatality rate increased with age, reaching almost 22% in those aged 85 years and older. 
  5. Pediatric cases notably decreased by 73% during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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