Increase in Invasive Group A Strep Infections, 2022–2023
CDC is looking into an increase in invasive group A strep (iGAS) infections among children in the United States. iGAS infections include necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.
Additional resources
State group A Streptococcus toolkits
- Minnesota: Invasive group A Streptococcus (GAS) in long-term care facilities
- North Carolina: Group A strep toolkit
- Pennsylvania: Invasive group A Streptococcus (iGAS) toolkit
Infection prevention and control in long-term care settings
- CDC’s long-term care facilities website
- Infection control: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
CSTE case definition
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