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INCREASE IN INVASIVE GROUP A STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN IN THE NETHERLANDS, A SURVEY AMONG 7 HOSPITALS IN 2022 (preprint)
medrxiv; 2022.
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in English
| medRxiv | ID: ppzbmed-10.1101.2022.12.13.22283399
ABSTRACT
Based on a survey sent to seven Dutch hospitals, we observed an substantial increase in invasive group A streptococcal infections in children in the Netherlands, comparing the pre-COVID-19 pandemic cohort of 2018-2019 to 2021-2022. The most affected age group were children between 0-5 years. Main diagnosis was pneumonia with empyema. Necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome were also reported in 11% and 7% respectively. A significant number was admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. Vigilance is needed.
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Preprints
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medRxiv
Main subject:
Pneumonia
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Shock, Septic
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Streptococcal Infections
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Child Nutrition Disorders
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing
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Empyema
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COVID-19
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Neoplasm Invasiveness
Language:
English
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Preprint
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