The CDC said it is hearing anecdotes of a possible increase in invasive group A strep infections. Four children's hospitals are seeing more cases than usual.
A microbiologist holding a blood agar plate showing the beta-hemolysis caused by pathogenic bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.Several children's hospitals in the U.S. have detected increases in invasive group A strep infections, a severe and sometimes life-threatening illness that occurs when bacteria spreads to areas of the body that are normally germ-free, such as the bloodstream.
Group A streptococci is the same bacteria that causes strep throat, as well as skin conditions like scarlet fever and impetigo . Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, an immune reaction that can lead to organ failure. The condition often begins with fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea or vomiting, then causes rapid heart rate or breathing.
“Even though we’re seeing that this is an uptick in cases, the absolute number itself is not huge," Ballan said.
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