Post-pandemic increase in invasive group A strep infections in New Zealand

• Main Authors: Sherif Ammar (Author), Andrew Anglemyer (Author), Julie Bennett (Author), Julianna Lees (Author), Michael Addidle (Author), Julie Morgan (Author), Kara DuBray (Author), Yvonne Galloway (Author), Corina Grey (Author), Putu Duff (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Since October 2022, multiple high-income countries have reported an increase in invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections. This study describes trends in iGAS infections in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) between 2017 and 2023, and examines associations of iGAS incidence, COVID-19 eras,...