Invasive group A strep on the rise in parts of the U.S. Here's what to know
The CDC told ABC News Wednesday that the number of invasive strep A illnesses in children in the U.S. have returned to -- and in some places exceeded -- levels seen prior to the pandemic.that cases of Invasive Strep A were on the rise. A subsequent CDC analysis suggested a roughly threefold increase of cases in Colorado and Minnesota during October through December 2022, as compared to pre-pandemic years.
The severe infections occur when strep A bacteria invades other parts of the body like the bloodstream or spinal fluid.Invasive group A strep is a dangerous but rare disease that leads to around 1,500 to 2,300 deaths in the United States annually, according to the CDC.Cases of invasive group A strep are more common among children.The condition is usually treated in the hospital with IV antibiotics and other supportive measures.
At this stage, there is no data to suggest a direct link between the shortage of amoxicillin and the spike in cases.Doctors tell ABC News that all cases of strep should be seen by a doctor, severe or not.
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